User's Manual

Programming Mode
Configuration
Flash based printers are, by default, configured
for Page (EPL2) mode operations. The opera
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tor must convert the printer to Line Mode prior
totheinitialuseofLineMode.Thisisdoneviaa
hardwareselectprocedurewiththeFeedbutton
during printer power-up. See the OEPL1 com
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mand (page 3-75) for details on switching be
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tween line and page modes via programming.
As of January 2001, the following printers sup
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port Line Mode (EPL1 emulation):
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2443
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2722
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2824
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2844
The Line Mode (and Page Mode) configuration set-
ting is retained after reset has been issued or power
has been cycled.
Manually Setting
Line Mode
TheLineModecapableprinterutilizestheFeed
button during printer power-up to toggle be-
tween the printer personality modes, Line and
Page (EPL2).
1. With printer power off, press and hold the
Feed button while turning the printer on, then
release the button when the LED starts blinking
red.
2.WhentheindicatorLEDstartsflashinggreen,
immediately press and hold Feed button.
3. Release the Feed button when the LED turns
a steady Amber (orange).
4. Verify printer personality with Dump Mode
printout:. Line Mode or Page Mode (EPL2).
5. Press the Feed button to exit the Dump
Mode.
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