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User's Guide 28
Feature Management Mode
The printer can be easily configured using the Feature Management Mode. When this mode is
enabled the printer uses the serial interface to communicate feature settings to the FeatureMan
program running on the PC. The printer remains fully functional while in the Feature
Management Mode with the exception that the serial interface is dedicated to the FeatureMan
program and cannot be used for host communication. Once features such as baud rate or media
type are configured, the values are retained in non-volatile memory (NVM). Refer to the Setup
Feature and Value List for a description of the printer features and their valid range of values.
If the serial interface is used for host communication the printer must be powered off after con
figuring the features, reconnected to the host, and powered back on to resume normal printing.
If the parallel interface is used for host communication the printer may be operated directly from
the Feature Management Mode. In this mode of operation the FeatureMan program will
continue to provide front panel control and will display all On line, Off line, PAL programming
and error messages.
Use the following procedure to enable the Feature Management Mode and configure the printer
features.
1. Install the FeatureMan program included on the product CD.
2. Attach the printer to the PC using the included serial cable. Be sure to note which COM
port is used on the PC.
3. Run the FeatureMan program on the PC. Select the COM port used as noted in the
previous step. The simulated printer LCD should display “Connecting”.
4. Power on the printer while holding down the FEED key.
5. Release the FEED key after the READY LED flashes once.
6. The printer should now begin communicating with the FeatureMan program. The
printer will run through a series of power up messages ending with an Off line message.
Figure 17 – FeatureMan Program
7. Click the Display Up/Down buttons to enter the setup mode.
Displayed messages from printer
Set to match the com port to
which the printer is connected.
Press Display Up/Down to
enter setup mode.
Online/Offline button