Operating instructions

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4.5 Power Save and Auto Power Off
To save unnecessary battery consumption, the printer automatically enters the
power save mode if it receives no print data, or is not operated, for approx. 10
minutes. If the same inactive state continues for another 10 minutes, the auto
power off feature automatically turns the printer off. (The timer intervals can be set
with a DIP switch.)
No data, no operation (variable)
↓
Power Save (fixed to 10 min.)
↓
↑
Auto Power Off
5
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
6
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
No data, no operation
10 min.
↑
20 min.
30 min.
Power Save
No time limit
10 min.
↑
↑
Auto Power Off
NO
YES
↑
↑
Remarks
Auto Power Off is inactive.
No data, no operation for 10 min.
No data, no operation for 20 min.
No data, no operation for 30 min.
1
2
3
• Can be set with a DIP switch.
• The auto power off feature is inactive when the head-up lever is pulled up or, PE/
PNE feature is active.
(1) Serial interface
DS2
• By default, DS2-5 and DS2-6 are set to ON and OFF, respectively.
• “No data“ means that no print data is being sent from the host to the printer.
• “No operation“ means that neither the FEED switch nor the head up lever on the
printer is operated.
• The printer enters the normal mode from the power save mode when its FEED
switch or head up lever is operated or power is applied from the AC adapter to
the printer's DC IN port.
(2) Parallel interface
DIP switches DS2-1 and DS2-2 are used for parallel interface.
To repower the printer after it is turned off by auto power off, temporarily set its
POWER switch to OFF, then set it back to ON. At this time all data will initialize.
The power save or auto power off feature is disabled when the printer is powered
from the AC adapter.