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3.6Printing a Configuration Label

Before beginning, load the printer with 4” wide media or configure the Label Width Adjustment in the Advanced Setup Menu to meet your label width, (for thermal transfer, also use a matching ribbon.

For direct thermal labels, be sure that “Direct” has been selected in the "Print Method"). See Section 4 for more setup information. To print a Configuration Label:

nTurn the printer ‘Off”.

oPress and hold the ‘Feed’ button while turning the printer ‘On’.

pRelease the ‘Feed’ button after the printer display reads ‘DYNAMIC RAM DIAGNOSTICS’...

After a brief period, the labels will be printed. (If the labels are not printed, see Section 7). Referring to Figure 3-11, the Configuration Label contains two types of information. The first type is printer setup data. The second is a pattern, testing the print circuitry. In addition, a special connector can be used to test communications, see Section 4 on Serial Loopback for more details.

;Note: After running the Configuration Label, the printer will enter Character Dump Mode and must be reset in order to run a label application. To reset, power the printer ‘Off’ and then ‘On’. For Character Dump Mode information see Section 7.

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Contents PE Series Operator’s Manual Page 88-2082-01 Rev. C1 Page Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Contents Using Your Printer Appendix B Appendix aAppendix C Appendix DPage Right-Hand Model Printer OverviewIntroduction About This Printer Standard FeaturesOptional Features PE Series Operator’s Manual Getting Started Before Using This PrinterInspecting the Printer Right-Hand Model, External Front View General OverviewRight-hand Model, Interior Front View Connecting the Printer Setting Up the PrinterHead-Lift Lever Loading MediaMedia Loading Media Loading detail Ribbon Loading Path Loading Ribbon Thermal TransferJ-Hook Removal of a Partially Used Roll of Ribbon Ribbon RemovalRemoval of a Completely Used Ribbon Flash Cartridge Connector Location Installing a Flash Cartridge10 Inserting the Memory Cartridge Printing a Configuration Label 11 Configuration Label PE Series Operator’s Manual Configuration Label Explanation 12 Test Pattern Label Test Pattern LabelApplicator Port Pin Assignments Pin function explanation Applicator ConnectionPin 4 Not Used Pin # Function Direction13 End Print Signal Options Options Port Pin Assignments Options PortDescription PE Series Operator’s Manual Control Buttons Using Your PrinterUsing the Printer’s Front Panel LCD Contrast LightsMenu Keypad Basic Functions Accessing the Menu TreeFactory preset Value range PE Output Signal Advanced SetupRibbon Low Heat SettingBackfeed Cntrl Slew Speed Print SpeedBackfeed Speed Label WidthModify Password Factory SettingsSymbol Set Security CheckPause Mode ProdigyPlus ModeFeedback Mode Offset Bias *220Comm Setup *PORTA *9600 *8 *N *1 *BOTH Control Codes Test ModeFront Panel Test PrintTest I/O Serial LoopbackPrint Directory Installed OptionsPrint File Copy ModuleInputs Sensor Name Possible Condition Sensor DefinitionsPE Series Operator’s Manual Media Sensor Adjustment Example of the Media Width Adjustment Media Width AdjustmentLabel Presentation Label Start of PrintSetting Start of Print and Peel Position Controlling Print Quality PE Series Operator’s Manual Exterior InteriorArea Method Interval Cleaning SchedulePrinter Cleaning Schedule Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Platen Roller Printer fails to power up no lights Troubleshooting TipsSkips Labels every other Black boxes in displayPoor Print Quality No PrintMissing Data in the printed label LCD Display Error MessagesAlarm Description BQQMJDBUPS!CVTZ DPWFS!PQFO!GBVM U IFBE!VQ!GBVMU PVU!PG!TUPDL QSJOUIFBE!GMU SJCCPO!GBVMU SJC!TBWFS!GBVMU UPG!GBVMU Ascii Character Dump Label Character Dump ModePage Appendix a Ascii Control ChartPE Series Operator’s Manual Available Fonts and Barcodes Appendix BTable B-1 Human-Readable Font Sizes Human-Readable FontsTable B-2 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Font Matrix Sizes Charac. Per Inch Dot 203 Height WidthPage Identifies the internal Triumvirate font Table B-3 Valid Bar Code Font Ascii Characters Barcode FontsPE Series Operator’s Manual Barcode O Barcode S Barcode T Barcode z Table C-1 Serial Cable Requirements Appendix CCable Listing PE Series Operator’s Manual Applicator Port Test Box Appendix DPE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix E Error CodesPE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix F Printer SpecificationsPrinting CommunicationsEnvironmental ElectricalPhysical MediaFonts and Bar Codes Figure F-1 Print Engine Critical Dimensions Printer DimensionsTable F-1 Acceptable Media Specifications Media SpecificationsLabel Type Print Image Ribbon Type Speed Energy Durability Media and Ribbon BasicsTable F-2 Media and Ribbon Overview Menu Tree Appendix GPE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix H Warranty InformationPrinter Thermal printheadGeneral Warranty Provisions Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability PE Series Operator’s Manual