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60 R4Mplus User Guide
Configuration
Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays
COMMUNICATIONS
Setting Communications Mode
The communication diagnostics mode is a troubleshooting tool for
checking the interconnection between the printer and the host computer.
When “diagnostics” is selected, all data sent from the host computer to
the printer is printed as straight ASCII hex characters. The printer prints
all characters received, including control codes, such as CR (carriage
return). A sample printout is shown in Figure 35 on page 99.
Default: Normal mode
Selections: Normal mode, diagnostics
1. Press SELECT to select the parameter.
2. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS () to display other choices.
3. Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.
Notes on diagnostic printouts
FE indicates a framing error
OE indicates an overrun error
PE indicates a parity error
NE indicates noise
For any errors, check that your communication parameters are correct.
Set the print width equal to or less than the label width used for the test.
See PRINT WIDTH on page 51 for more information.
Table 7 • Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays (Sheet 12 of 20)
Parameter/LCD Display Action/Explanation