User's Manual

Chapter 2 — Configuring the PW50
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Using Test Mode
Test mode is a simple sequence of events which requires little user
interaction. Extended Test mode requires more user interaction and
lets you choose which actions you want the printer to perform.
To enter Test mode
1 Make sure the printer is in Ready mode and is loaded with media.
2 Press and hold the Standby and Feed buttons until the PW50
beeps.
3 Release the buttons. The printer performs a test feed (sensor
calibration), prints a series of test labels, and then enters Dump
mode.
While the printer is in Dump mode, it scans the communication
ports. Any characters received on the communication ports are
printed.
4 Press Feed to exit Dump mode.
After you exit Dump mode, the printer returns to Ready mode. For
more information on Dump mode, see
“Troubleshooting
Communication Problems” on page 27.
Using Extended Test Mode
Use Extended Test mode to run additional diagnostic tests, including
printing specific test labels, entering Dump mode, and resetting to
factory defaults.
To enter Extended Test mode
1 Make sure that the printer is loaded with media.
2 Press the media cover release button to open the media cover.
3 Press the Standby button to turn the printer off.
4 Press and hold the Standby and Feed buttons until the PW50
beeps.