Specifications

Programmer’s Guide Model 181 Series 180 General Information
TransAct Technologies
09/26/2000 Page 3 -7
SELF TEST MODE
Description
The Ithaca Model 181 thermal printer has the ability to print self-test ticket(s) on power-
up upon command. The self-test prints a variety of information about the printer
operating settings and configuration. The information provided by the self-test is listed
below, in order:
CONFIGURATION TICKET
 Model number
 Serial number
 Operating system type and version.
 Current emulation mode (
Epson TM-T8x, Axiohm 7193, or Epson Tm-300
)
 Part intensity
 Interface configuration
 Hexdump mode status (on, off)
 Carriage return control
 Input buffer capacity
 User definable RAM buffer capacity
 Non-volatile eeprom buffer capacity
 Contents of the eeprom buffer (Bit-image, Character set)
 Startup macro definition status (yes, no)
 Additional Information
 Auto Cutter (enabled, disabled)
 Statistical information
PRINT TICKETS
The configuration ticket is followed by print tickets: tickets printed at 15 CPI and
printed at 20 CPI. Each ticket prints 1 of 5 code pages available at that pitch.