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2325 Vehicle Printer Operator’s Guide
IMPORTANT NOTICE The LXE 2325 Vehicle Printer is obsolete. This electronic manual has been made available as a courtesy to LXE's 2325 customers. Please contact your LXE customer support representative for assistance.
Copyright © 2003 by LXE Inc. An EMS Technologies Company All Rights Reserved
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LANGUAGE : ENGLISH
Notice: LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LXE assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. Copyright Notice: This manual is copyrighted. All rights are reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior consent, in writing, from LXE Inc. Copyright © 1996 - 2003 by LXE Inc. An EMS Technologies Company. 125 Technology Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092 U.S.A. (770) 447-4224 LXE is a registered trademark of LXE Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. When this manual is in PDF format: "Acrobat ® Reader Copyright © 1987-1999 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated." applies. Note: The original equipment’s Reference Manual is copyrighted by Percon® Inc. This manual has been amended by LXE® Inc., for the 2325 and Docking Stations with Percon’s express permission. Notice: The long term characteristics or the possible physiological effects of radio frequency electromagnetic fields have not been investigated by UL. FCC Information: This device complies with FCC Rules, part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by LXE, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the FCC Class A limits. EMC Directive Requirements: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Industry Canada: This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada. Le present appareil numérique n’emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de le Classe A préscrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édits par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
Approvals:
Emissions: FCC Part 15 Subpart B Industry Canada EN 55022 : 1998 Class A
Immunity: EN55024:1998 EN61000-4-2:1995 EN61000-4-3:1995
EN61000-4-4:1995 EN61000-4-5:1995 EN61000-4-6:1996 EN61000-4-8:1993
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French translation of warnings: Battery, Fuse Replacement and Vehicle to Battery Connection
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PILE
Ce produit contient une petite pile au plomb étanche (PPPE). Cette pile doit être recyclée. Son élimination doit se faire selon les stipulations de tous les règlements locaux, provinciaux et fédéraux. L’État de la Floride interdit l’enfouissement dans le sol de cette pile. Au Canada, la mise aux rebuts doit se faire conformément aux protection environnementale. Pour plus de renseignements, appelez LXE au (770)449-0154.
Important
La pile de l’imprimante de véhicule LXE 2325 est expédiée non connectée. Cette méthode préserve la durée de vie d’ensemble de la pile et lui conserve sa charge originale. Il faut donc connecter la pile avant d’utiliser l’imprimante. C’est une pile sèche au plomb de 12 volts c.c., modèle PP12V2, fabriquée par GS BatteryCanada.
REMPLACEMENT DU FUSIBLE L’appareil utilise un fusible à fusion rapide de 3A, 250 V, pour courant nominal élevé, qui est accessible de l’extérieur et qui peut être remplacé par l’utilisateur. Le remplacement doit se faire par un fusible de même taille, de même capacité et de même type – Littelfuse, numéro de pièce 312-003. Le courant nominal des fusibles internes F1 et F2 est de: F1: 250 volts, 4 A, fusion lente F2: 250 volts, 3 A, fusion rapide
Mise en garde:
Pour une protection continue contre les risques d’incendie, ne remplacez que par un fusible de même type et de même courant nominal.
CONNEXION VÉHICULE – PILE
Important
Cet équipement est conçu pour une utilisation sur Véhicule seulement. Toute autre utilisation se fera au risque du propriétaire et sous sa responsabilité. L’équipement est destiné à être utilisé avec une source d’alimentation de 10 à 30 volts c.c. seulement.
Il est recommandé de connecter le câble du véhicule à une prise non utilisée sur la boîte de fusible du véhicule, ou directement à la batterie du véhicule. Cette méthode de connexion réduit les risques d’interférence avec le système de chargement du véhicule et prolonge la vie de la pile interne de la pile sèche au plomb de 12 volts c.c. de l’imprimante.
Connexion appropriée du câble du véhicule
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Boîte à fusibles 10 V c.c. à 30 V c.c. Rouge Porte-fusible Noir Vert Connecteur d’alimentation Mise à la terre au châssis du véhicule
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION
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Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1-1 About This Guide ................................................................................................................. 1-2 Quick Start.............................................................................................................. 1-2 Connect Power Supplies....................................................................................... 1-3 Physical Installation .............................................................................................................. 1-3 Internal 12V Battery Instruction ........................................................................................... 1-3 Connect the Battery.........................................................................................................................1-3 Battery Life......................................................................................................................................1-4
Vehicle to Battery Connection.............................................................................................. 1-5 Connectors ............................................................................................................. 1-6 Connect Optional RS-232 Cable .......................................................................................... 1-6 Connect Optional Internal Modem Cable............................................................................. 1-6 Fuse Replacement ................................................................................................. 1-6 Insert 2325 in Cradle.............................................................................................. 1-7 CHAPTER 2 PRINTER OPERATION
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Opening the Printer ............................................................................................... 2-1 Paper....................................................................................................................... 2-2 Loading Paper ....................................................................................................................... 2-2 Paper Guidelines ................................................................................................................... 2-3 Ribbon Installation................................................................................................................ 2-3 Printer Keypad ....................................................................................................... 2-4 Printer Panel Buttons ............................................................................................................ 2-4 Printer Self Test .................................................................................................................... 2-4 Printer Panel Indicators......................................................................................................... 2-5 Printer Panel Conditions ....................................................................................................... 2-5 Cradle Indicators................................................................................................................... 2-6 CHAPTER 3 PRINTER CONFIGURATION
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Configuration ......................................................................................................... 3-1 Default Factory Settings ....................................................................................................... 3-1 Baud Rate Selection.............................................................................................................. 3-1 Dip Switches......................................................................................................................... 3-2 Low Temperature Mode......................................................................................... 3-2 E-EQ-2325VPOG-B-ARC
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Printer Care and Maintenance .............................................................................. 3-2 Getting Help............................................................................................................ 3-2
Illustrations
Figure 1-1 2325 In the Cradle of the Vehicle Printer .....................................................................................1-1 Figure 1-2 Proper Connection of the Vehicle Cable ......................................................................................1-5 Figure 1-3 Three Connectors on Vehicle Printer ...........................................................................................1-6 Figure 1-4 Spring Clips and Power/Battery Contacts.....................................................................................1-7 Figure 2-1 Grasp Printer Cover......................................................................................................................2-1 Figure 2-2 Lift Printer Cover Up....................................................................................................................2-1 Figure 2-3 Lift Cover Up and Off ..................................................................................................................2-1 Figure 2-4 Hold Printer Cover .......................................................................................................................2-2 Figure 2-5 Depress Printer Release Levers .....................................................................................................2-2 Figure 2-6 Flip Levers Up..............................................................................................................................2-2 Figure 2-7 Slide Paper in Under Cradle .........................................................................................................2-3 Figure 2-8 Printer Panel Buttons....................................................................................................................2-4 Figure 2-9 Printer Panel Indicators ................................................................................................................2-5 Figure 2-10 Cradle Indicators ........................................................................................................................2-6
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Chapter 1 Introduction and Installation Introduction The portable LXE™ 2325 Vehicle Printer, for use with LXE’s 2325 handheld computers, combines a rugged dot matrix printer with the charging and storage functions of a storage cradle for the handheld computer. The printer has an integrated vehicle power supply, integrated paper tray and 2325 cradle. The unit prints a full 80 columns width at 180 characters per second.
Figure 1-1 2325 In the Cradle of the Vehicle Printer The built-in computer cradle in the printer safely holds the 2325 handheld computer for both data printing and computer storage and charges the 2325 battery. The printer operates as a true portable system powered by its own internal rechargeable battery.
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Quick Start
About This Guide This guide presents information on installing, operating and maintaining your printer, securing the 2325, recharging the 2325 battery, using the optional modem and RS-232 connection. This product contains a Small Sealed Lead-Acid (SSLA) battery. This battery must be recycled. Disposal of this battery must be in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. The State of Florida “Land Ban” applies to this battery. In Canada, disposal must be in compliance with Canadian environmental protection laws. For further information call LXE at 770-449-0154.
Quick Start In general, the sequence of events is: 1.
Install printer in vehicle.
2.
Secure 2325 in cradle.
3.
Connect vehicle power source to printer power cable.
4.
Connect power cable to the printer.
5.
Turn printer on.
6.
Turn 2325 on. Refer to the LXE 2325 Operator’s Guide for instructions when operating a 2325 in the 2325 Vehicle Printer.
Refer to the 2325 Vehicle Printer Reference Guide for technical information. Note:
Refer to the next sections for information on the 12V internal battery and connecting vehicle power to the printer.
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Connect Power Supplies Physical Installation The printer is designed to be fully portable. The main criteria for installation/operation is to ensure that the unit is level so that the printhead moves from side to side without having to be pulled “uphill” by the carriage motors. When mounted within the cab of a vehicle or anywhere else within the vehicle, care should be taken to ensure that the unit does not move during acceleration, braking or traversing rough roads. This may be accomplished by use of straps or a retaining box around the printer. Excessive vibration and shock can be minimized by using dense foam padding under and/or around the unit. It would not be advisable to place the printer in any location where it could become a lethal projectile in the event of an accident.
Internal 12V Battery Instruction Important
The LXE 2325 Vehicle Printer is shipped with a disconnected battery. This method preserves the overall life of the battery as well as maintains the original charge. Make sure to connect the battery before using the printer. The battery is a 12V DC lead acid gel battery, Model PP12V2 manufactured by GS Battery-Canada.
Connect the Battery 1. 2.
Open and remove the printer cover (see section titled “Opening the Printer”). Open the printer mechanism using the release lever (see section titled “Paper, Loading Paper”). 3. Flip up the levers on both tractor feed assemblies (see section titled “Paper, Loading Paper”). 4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen (DO NOT REMOVE) the two screws on each end of the battery hold down bar (Battery bar screws can be seen through the two holes in the printer mechanism base plate). The battery bar is located directly below the printer mechanism base plate. 5. Slide the battery out from its compartment to access the battery terminals (to slide the battery out, tilt the printer while slightly lifting on the battery). 6. Remove tape on wires as well as the red tape on the terminals and connect the red wire to the red terminal on the battery and the black wire to the black terminal - make sure the wires stay underneath the hold down bar. 7. Slide the battery (lettering side down) underneath the hold down bar by tilting it forward. 8. Tighten the two screws. Hint: Load the paper in the printer after this step. 9. Flip down the two levers on the tractor feed assemblies. 10. Lower the printer mechanism. 11. Close the cover. The printer is now ready to use.
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Battery Life In order to maintain the life of the 12V gel battery in the printer, one of two options must be followed: 1.
The printer is turned off and left plugged into a charger when not in use.
2.
The battery is disconnected if the printer is to be unused for more than four weeks.
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Vehicle to Battery Connection Important
This equipment is designed for Vehicle Use Only. Any other use is at the owner’s risk and responsibility. Equipment is designed to use 10 to 30 volt DC power source only.
The printer should receive a full charge on a daily basis. The battery is fully charged when the green LED turns off. The printer is designed for use with any DC power source within the range of 10 V to 30 V. When connected to a power source that falls within this range and can source the proper amount of current, the printer battery will be properly charged and will maintain its charge under normal usage. It is recommended that the vehicle cable be connected to an unswitched outlet on the vehicle’s fuse box, or directly to the vehicle battery. This connection method reduces the chance of interference from the vehicle’s charging system and prolongs the life of the printer’s internal 12V DC Lead acid gel battery.
Figure 1-2 Proper Connection of the Vehicle Cable The printer chassis (green wire) is isolated from the printer electronic ground. Therefore, the printer can be used with positive or negative ground vehicle systems. When the printer is connected to an unswitched outlet on the fuse box the printer will always receive a charge from the vehicle battery. If the unit is left turned on for extended periods of time the unit could drain the vehicle battery. If the printer is connected to a switched outlet on the fuse box the printer will only charge when the vehicle is on. This will eliminate the problem of draining the vehicle battery; however it may place additional load on the internal battery of the printer should the vehicle be run for short periods. The printer should receive a full charge on a daily basis. The unit is fully charged when the green CHARGING indicator light turns off. The printer must be connected to an external source (vehicle or external power supply) to ensure that the battery is properly charged.
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Connectors
Connectors
Figure 1-3 Three Connectors on Vehicle Printer 1
Power
2
RS-232 (Optional) Connector
3
Internal Modem (Optional) Connector (RJ-45)
Connect Optional RS-232 Cable Connect the 9-pin connector end of a null modem cable (not supplied) to the RS-232 connector and fasten securely.
Connect Optional Internal Modem Cable Plug one end of a telephone cord (four conducter flat cable) into the RJ-45 connector and the other end into an analog telephone wall jack.
Fuse Replacement The unit uses a 250V, 3A Fast Blow, high current interrupting rating fuse that is externally accessible and user replaceable. Should it need replacement, replace with same size, rating and type of fuse -- Littelfuse part number 312-003. Internal Fuse Replacement: The internal fuses F1 and F2 are rated at F1: 250V 4 Amps Slow Blow F2: 250V 3 Amps Fast Blow
Caution:
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Insert 2325 in Cradle
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Insert 2325 in Cradle When the printer is drawing power from the vehicle, the integrated 2325 computer cradle either charges the 2325 battery or maintains a trickle charge to the 2325 battery and provides the RS-232 link to the printer engine. The 2325 must have an installed battery pack before 2325 battery charging will proceed. Before 2325 battery charging can begin, the printer must be connected to an external power source. The 2325 is held in the cradle with the display and keyboard facing outwards.
Figure 1-4 Spring Clips and Power/Battery Contacts How To 1.
Push the 2325 into the cradle “tail first”.
2.
Gently push the 2325 towards the bottom of the unit, engaging the 10 pin connector until the unit catches on the upper printer latch.
The 2325 can be removed or inserted with one hand.
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Chapter 2 Printer Operation Opening the Printer •
Hold the cover of the printer, pressing firmly with fingertips to release the cover.
•
Lift the cover up toward you.
Figure 2-1 Grasp Printer Cover
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Figure 2-2 Lift Printer Cover Up
You can now lift the cover up and off the printer.
Figure 2-3 Lift Cover Up and Off
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Paper
Paper Loading Paper •
Turn the unit off.
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Remove the printer cover. (See preceeding figures.)
•
Open printer mechanism by depressing release lever.
Figure 2-4 Hold Printer Cover
•
Figure 2-5 Depress Printer Release Levers
Flip the levers up on both tractor feed assemblies.
Figure 2-6 Flip Levers Up
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Paper
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Figure 2-7 Slide Paper in Under Cradle
•
Slide the paper in under the cradle. Adjust the tractor feed pins so they line up with the holes in the paper.
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Place the paper in the tractor feed and flip both levers back down.
•
Close the printer mechanism, making sure that it snaps and locks in place.
•
As Top of Form is set when the printer is turned on, adjust the top of form and then turn the printer on.
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Replace printer cover, making sure to insert the two tabs in the correct slots.
Paper Guidelines •
Tractor feed paper
•
1 to 4 part forms
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Up to 1” (2.5 cm) thick bundle may be used
•
3 to 9.5” wide, including perforated edges
Ribbon Installation Note:
Please ensure that the ribbon is properly installed before printing. Operation without a ribbon may cause print head damage.
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Remove printer cover. If necessary, remove used ribbon.
•
Hold the new printer ribbon cartridge by the flat handle on the front and snap it over the print head at the front of the printer mechanism.
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Ensure that the ribbon is tight by turning the knob on the ribbon in the direction of the arrow on the cartridge at least three to four turns.
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Replace the printer cover, making sure to insert the two tabs in the correct slots.
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Printer Keypad
Printer Keypad Printer Panel Buttons
Figure 2-8 Printer Panel Buttons There are five buttons on the keypad: •
PWR (POWER) - used to turn the printer ON and OFF
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BF (BACK FEED) - used to feed the paper back one line at a time (also used for NLQ self test)
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LF (LINE FEED) - used to feed the paper, one line at a time (also used for DRAFT self test)
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FF (FORM FEED) - used to feed the paper one form length with respect to top of form
•
On-Line - used to toggle the printer between online and offline (also used to set Low Temperature Mode).
For continuous feed, hold down the LINE FEED and BACK FEED buttons. The printer must be off-line in order for LINE FEED, BACK FEED and FORM FEED to function. Top of Form is set when the printer is turned on. If the printer is turned on and the paper is half way out of the printer, it will set that point on the page as top of form. Ensure that the printer is offline and adjust the paper position with line feed or back feed to the appropriate position on the page. The printer must then be turned OFF and back ON. This will set the top of form to the correct position.
Printer Self Test To determine if the print mechanism is functioning properly: 1.
Turn the printer OFF.
2.
Turn the printer ON while holding down one of the following buttons: BACK FEED for NLQ test LINE FEED for DRAFT test.
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Printer Panel Indicators
Figure 2-9 Printer Panel Indicators There are four indicators on the printer: •
POWER - red
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CHARGING - green
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PAPER OUT - red
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ONLINE - red.
Printer Panel Conditions Power Red On line
Light on
Paper Empty
Light on
Online Red
Charging Green
Paper Out Red
Light on Light on
Charging
Light on
Fully charged
Light off
Power supply error
Flashing
ROM/RAM error
Flashing
Flashing
Flashing
Carriage position error
Flashing
Flashing
Flashing
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Cradle Indicators
Figure 2-10 Cradle Indicators CHG
Green. The battery is charging. When battery is fully charged, the light goes out.
DATA
Green. The 2325 is sending data to the printer. When transmission is complete, the light goes out.
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Chapter 3 Printer Configuration Configuration The printer must be configured to match the parameters used by the software which runs on the 2325 hand-held computer. The configuration is set by eight dip switches located on top of the printer mechanism.
Default Factory Settings BAUD RATE
9600bps
PARITY CHECK
No
PARITY
Odd
CHARACTER CODE LEVEL
8 Bits
HANDSHAKING
X-ON/X-OFF
AUTO LINE FEED
NO (CR=CR)
Baud Rate Selection
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Select #
Setting
1
OFF
2
OFF
3
OFF
Baud Rate
9600
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Dip Switches #
Function
ON
OFF
1 2
Baud Rate Selection
See Above
3 4
Parity Check
Yes
No
5
Parity Check
Even
Odd
6
Character Code Level
7 bits
8 bits
7
Handshaking Protocol
X-ON/X-OFF
N/A
8
Auto Line Feed
No
Yes
CR=CR
CR=CR+LF
Low Temperature Mode If you need to print in low temperatures (between 0°C / 32°F and -10°C / 14°F), set your printer in Low Temperature Mode to ensure quality printing. (You will notice a significant drop in print speed.) To enter this mode hold the ONLINE button down while turning on the printer.
Printer Care and Maintenance Do not expose the printer to excessive temperatures (above 40°C / 104°F or below -10°C / 14°F. Use only power cables distributed by LXE. Use of non-approved power cables could result in damage to the printer. Do not immerse in water or spill liquids on the printer. Do not attempt to service this unit. Refer all servicing to LXE.
Getting Help All LXE manuals are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed/downloaded from the LXE ServicePass website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD. You can also get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals CD, in the file titled "Contacting LXE". This information is also available on the LXE website www.lxe.com. Explanations of terms and acronyms used in this manual are located in the file titled "Glossary" on the LXE Manuals CD.
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