Chapter 4: Using the Printer32
A760 Two-Color Thermal/Impact Hybrid Printer: User Guide 189-9200303 Rev. D A760-D100 10/04
Configuring the printer
Front
cover
Reset
button
Paper feed
button
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A760 - Printer Config Menu
A760 - Printer Config Menu
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This config menu allows you to set general printer
parameters
Sub-menus are entered and selections are made using
the Paper Feed Button
- short click : Feed Button is quickly depressed
then released
- long click : Feed Button is held down more than
1 second then released
CAUTION !!
CAUTION !!
The settings are predetermined in factory and
should generally not be changed.
If you must change the settings do so carefully
to avoid changing other functions.
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MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
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Select a sub-menu :
- EXIT -> 1 click
- Print Current Configuration -> 2 clicks
- Set Communication Interface -> 3 clicks
- Set Diagnostics Modes -> 4 clicks
- Set Emulation/Software Options -> 5 clicks
- Set Hardware Options -> 6 clicks
- Set Paper Type -> 7 clicks
Enter code, than hold Button DOWN
at least 1 second to validate
Back of printer
Off
Switch 1 is shown
in the ON position
On
2-position DIP switches
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The configuration menu allows you to select functions
or change various settings for the printer. Instructions
printed on the receipt, guide you through the processes.
Note: When changing the paper type, you will need to
either send the “Set paper type” (1D 81 m n) command or
use the “Set Paper Type” selection from the configuration
menu. See paper types available on page 48.
Caution: Be extremely careful changing any of the
printer settings to avoid inadvertently changing other
settings that might affect the performance of the printer.
1 Open the receipt cover and check if there is paper in
the printer. If not, follow the instructions on page 18
for loading paper.
2 Turn the printer so the back is facing you.
3 Set DIP switch 1 to the On position (up).
4 Open the front cover of the printer and press the
reset button while holding the paper feed button.
• The printer beeps, prints the diagnostic form and
the configuration main menu.
• The printer pauses and waits for a main menu
selection to be made (see sample printout below.)
5 Follow the printed instructions on the scrolling menu
by pressing the paper feed button as indicated below to
make selections.
• Indicate Ye s with a long click. (Press and hold
paper feed button for more than one second.)
• Indicate No with a short click. (Press paper feed
button quickly.).
6 Continue through your menu selections until you are
asked, “Save New Parameters?” Select “Yes” or “No”.
a If you wish to save, select “Yes”, then return DIP
switch 1 to the Off position (down).
b Press the reset button. The printer resets with the
new selections. You can verify the setting by
pressing the paper feed button to print out a
diagnostics form or by holding the paper feed
button and opening and closing the receipt cover.
7 If you would like to continue configuring the printer,
select “No”. The printer returns to the configuration
menu where you can set parameters again.