Citizen Systems CLP-7201e user manual Check the following items in the self-test mode

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

4 Self-Test Mode & Hex Dump Mode

Check the following items in the self-test mode.

Check item	Cause	Remedy

Dot missing	Printhead disconnected	Replace printhead

	Dust adhered	Clean printhead
		(see Section 5, Chapter 4)

Totally blurred	Printhead offset changed in	Adjust printhead offset
	position	(see Section 1, Chapter 4)

	Printing energy low	Adjust printing energy
		(see Command Reference)

Partially blurred	Printhead pressure unbalanced	Adjust printhead pressure
		(see Section 2, Chapter 4)

Ribbon wrinkling and slipping	Ribbon tension improper	Adjust ribbon tension
		(see Section 3, Chapter 4)

2.After self-test printing, the printer enters the data dump mode (hex dump mode).

The contents of communication can be checked with the communication data printed in ASCII code.

3. Return to normal operating mode after turning OFF the power switch and turning ON again.

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Contents Users Manual Thermal Transfer Bar Code PrinterBefore Operation EMI Compliance Statement For Canadian Users Important Safety Instructions Before Operation Before Operation Before Operation General Precautions Precautions When Installing the Printer Contents Contents Main Features Model Description Chapter Confirmation of Carton Contents Part Names and Functions Front viewSide view Rear viewControl panel Connection to Power Connection to a Computer Setup Printer Operation Power On/Off Turning on the powerTurning off the power Normal Operating Mode Stop keyFeed key Pause keyPrinter Configuration Setting Mode Printer Operation Printer Configuration Setting Mode Display Indications List of Mode Items Printer Operation Printer Configuration Setting Mode Self-Test Mode & Hex Dump Mode Check the following items in the self-test mode System Maintenance Mode Example Setting the black mark sensor voltagePrinter Operation System Maintenance Mode List of Mode Items Returning to Factory Setting Factory settingPrinter Operation Media and Ribbon Kinds of Approved Media Configuration of Approved Media Dimensions of mediaWhen Using Adjustable Sensor Media Setting Media and Ribbon Media Setting Kinds of Approved Ribbons Ribbon Setting Media and Ribbon Ribbon Setting Media and Ribbon Printer Adjustments Use of Media Other Than the Recommended When using standard labels, or thermal mediaWhen using thick media tags or other media Printhead Pressure Adjustments Use of Narrow Media/RibbonsAdjusting Places Adjusting Method General ribbon and mediaEspecially-easy-to-slip ribbon and media When ribbon is broken during printingEasy-to-slip ribbon and media Adjustable Sensor For CLP-7201e Operating procedureCleaning Printer Adjustments Troubleshooting Error Messages Errors indicationsErrors and corrective actions Troubleshooting Error Messages Troubleshooting Error Messages Power Troubleshooting Media Feed Troubleshooting Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting Print Troubleshooting Interface Troubleshooting Appendixes Options Factory and dealer reseller optionsInstallation User optionsSpecifications Main SpecificationsAppendixes Specifications Appendixes Specifications Interfaces USB Interface RS-232C loopback testRS-232C protocol Interface pin assignment „ Parallel interface pin assignment table Example of Connection to a Computer Tear-Off Function Turning Tear ON/OFFTear-off when printing Tear-off when feeding Cut Position Adjustments