User Manual

M-Class 147
Sav ing a Conf igura t ion Fi le (printers with display only)
The printer can save and restore complete prin ter settings, including media calibration parameters, as intern al Configuration Files.
Here are the highligh ts and restrictions of this feature:
• C onfigur at ion files elimina te t he need to r epeat the ma nua l steps of a specia l pr inter setu p, ma king futur e cha ngeover s
f aster and easier.
• Configuration files can be setup, saved, and restored either from the host or via the front panel as ‘C-type’ files on
Module Y u nder unique filenames that c an be u p to ninet een characters in lengt h.
• Configuration files enable the host, via special DPL commands, to control parameters previously accessible only from th e front
panel (consult the Class Series Programmers Manual for details).
• Regular host settings can n ot be saved using the front panel men u.
 Note: Configuration files will typically correspond to a particular printer and media application. If a file will be shared among
printers, do NOT include unique parameters (such as calibrations and adjustments) because those settings will vary from
one unit t o anot her .
When using the front panel to save a configur ation file the keypad functions within the ‘Save Setting As’ submenu are as
follows:

REV
Th e DOWN ARROW Key scrolls down through t he alphanum er ic, under score, a nd delete ch ara cter.

FWD
Th e UP ARROW Key scrolls up through t he alphanum er ic and underscore ch ara cters, a nd t he delete
function.

The E N TE R Key ac c ep ts the disp layed cha ra c ter and a dvances the cursor.

S aves t he dis played f ile.