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Appendix 5 System Mode
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While pressing the FEED and PAUSE keys at the same time,
turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1> DIAG.” message
appears. Press the FEED key.
The printer is at the start of the Parameter Setting menu.
The printer is ready to check the print heads to see if there are problems
with the print head. Press the PAUSE key to start.
The printer starts checking the print heads. It takes about 25
seconds to complete the print head check.
If there is no problem with the print heads, the print head check is
complete.
Press the PAUSE key to return to “<1> DIAG.”.
If there is a problem with the print heads, the message indicates
which print head has the problem.
This example indicates that there are problems with Head 1.
The Parameter Setting menu contains the following:
• Adjustments for a print start position.
• Adjustments for a cut position.
• Adjustments for a distance of back feed.
• Adjustments for a print stop position.
• Adjustments for an X-coordinate.
• Adjustments for a print density (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).
• Modifies the alignment in X direction (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).
• Modifies the alignment in Y direction (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).
• Initiates printouts of X/Y direction fine adjustment
(Caliper-shaped pattern).
• Selection of the character code, “0” font and Control code.
• Adjustments for a pulse motor speed.
• Selection of the print head to be used (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).
• Selection of the ribbon type (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).
• Selection of the Euro code.
Checking If There is any Problem with the Print Head
When the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings is printed, the
message returns to “<1> DIAG.”. Press the PAUSE key three times.
Note:
Make sure that the Top Cover is closed
before starting the print head check.
<1>DIAG. V1.0
HEAD CHECK
CHECKING
NORMAL END
A5.4 Parameter
Setting
Notes:
• When pressing the FEED and
RESTART keys at the same time
in the parameter setting, the
message returns to “<2>
PARAMETER SET”.
• If holding the FEED or
RESTART key for 0.5 seconds
or longer in the parameter setting,
the key is entered continuously.
• A changed parameter becomes
enabled by pressing the PAUSE
key and is stored in memory until
the printer is turned off.
<1>DIAG. V1.0
<2>PARAMETER SET
Note:
Use the FEED or RESTART key
to select a desired value or option.
HEAD ERROR 1
A5.3 Self-Diagnostic
Test (Cont.)