Technical information

Printer Self Tests
These Self Tests produce sample printouts and provide specific information that
helps determine the operating conditions for the printer.
Each Self Test is enabled by pressing a specific Front Panel Key while turning
the Power Switch ON. Keep the key pressed until the Front Panel Lights turn ON.
When the Power On Self Test is complete, the selected Printer Self Test
automatically starts.
Notes: When performing Self Tests, the Signal Interface Cable must be disconnected
from the printer.
We recommend using full width media when performing these tests. Labels
less than full width in size will lose printing on the right side. When using short
labels, the printing may run onto the next label.
When performing these Self Tests while in the Peel-Off Mode, the operator
must remove the labels as they become available.
When canceling a Self Test prior to its actual completion, always turn the
printer Power OFF and then back ON to reset the printer.
CANCEL Key Self Test
This Self Test prints a listing of
the printer’s current configuration
parameters stored in
Configuration (EEPROM)
Memory. Press the CANCEL Key
while turning the AC Power
Switch ON. See the printout
example in Figure 3.1.
The configuration may be
changed either temporarily (for
specific label formats or specific
ribbon and label stock), or
permanently (by saving the new
parameters in EEPROM
Memory.) Saving new parameters
occurs whenever a Printer
Configuration procedure is
performed. Refer to the user’s
guide for further details on the
printer calibration procedure.
Figure 3.1 CANCEL Key Self Test Printout
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