AMT Datasouth 400 Printer User Manual


 
User's Guide 27
FEED Key Operation
Pressing the FEED key causes the printer to feed one label. During error conditions, when the
READY LED is blinking, the FEED key will cancel the error.
Power up key functions
Several different functions can be selected by holding the FEED key down during power up. The
table below indicates the function performed when the FEED key is pressed and held for
different lengths of time during power up.
FEED Key Duration Power Up Function
FEED key is released
after the READY LED
flashes once
The printer enters the Feature Management
mode. Placing the printer in this mode while
running the FeatureMan program, included on
the product CD, provides an easy way to
configure printer features.
FEED key is released
after the READY LED
flashes twice
PAL
TM
program loaded: When a PAL
TM
program is loaded it runs automatically on
power up. Pressing this key bypasses the
program and places the printer in normal mode.
The most common reason to bypass a PAL
TM
program on power up is to allow a new or
updated program to be loaded in the printer.
No PAL
TM
program loaded: No function.
FEED key is released
after the calibration
sequence starts
The printer performs a Media Calibration test,
which adjusts the sensor sensitivity, measures
the label length, and measures gap/notch/hole.
These values are stored in non-volatile memory.
FEED key is held down
until the printer starts
printing the configuration
label
The printer generates a configuration label
showing current feature settings, firmware
revision, and PAL
TM
drive storage capacity.