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7. MEMORY SWITCHES
7.1 Setting Memory Switches
Memory switch is a generic name for the following.
(1) Memory switches MSW1, MSW2, MSW3, MSW4
(2) Customize value
(3) Condition for communication through serial interface
The memory switch can be selected, changed, or written by the combination of
three actions: pressing the FEED switch, pressing and holding the FEED switch,
and opening or closing the paper cover.
1. Entering memory switch setting mode
Set paper to the printer and keep the printer cover open. With the FEED
switch pressed and held, turn the printer power on, and then press the
FEED switch twice. Close the cover. If the current settings of the memory
switch, etc. are printed, the printer is now in the memory switch setting
mode.
2. Selecting memory switch
When the FEED switch is pressed short (within 2 seconds), printing occurs
in the order of “MSW1” → “MSW2” → “MSW3” → “MSW4” → “Write/
Factory Setting” → “MSW1” → ..... repeatedly. When the memory switch
you want to change is reached, press and hold the FEED switch (for more
than 2 seconds).
3. Selecting each switch item
There are eight setting items for each switch. Press and hold the FEED
switch for long (within 2 seconds), the printer goes to the next item and
prints the current setting of the item. Repeat pressing and holding till the
item you want to change setting is reached.
4. Changing the setting
When the item you want to change is reached, press the FEED switch short.
The changed set value is printed. To return to the previous setting press
the FEED switch short. When you press the FEED switch long, the set
value is accepted and then the printer goes to the next setting item.