Ovation Software Label Printer manual Setting the Printer to the Factory Defaults, Function Value

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Getting Started

The second label printed is the test pattern label. This label is used to determine whether the printhead is in need of replacement. 'Good' and 'Bad' Test Pattern labels are shown below:

Good Test Label: Indicates that the printhead is operating normally.

Bad Test Label: Streaks in test label indicate a dirty or faulty printhead.

(See Chapter 3 for cleaning and replacement.)

Figure 1-13 Printhead Test Label

1.11 Setting the Printer to the Factory Defaults

With the printer off, press and hold the feed button while turning the printer on. Continue to hold the feed button for 60 seconds and then release. The printer will now be set to the 'Factory Defaults', which are shown in Table 1-1.

Function	Value
Baud Rate	9600
Word Length	8 bits
Print Method	direct thermal
Alternate Character Set	standard
Cutter	disabled
Paper Type	gap

Table 1-1 Factory Default Settings

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Contents Ovation2 Operator’s Manual Part Number Revision B2 Agency Compliance and Approvals Page Important Safety Instructions Page Contents Troubleshooting Introduction Printer OverviewUnpacking and Inspection Additional RequirementsConnecting Power Connecting power to the PrinterInterfacing to the Printer Interface CablesLoading Media Loading MediaLoading Media for Peel Configuration Loading Media for Peel ConfigurationLoading Ribbon Thermal Transfer Option Ribbon Hub RemovalSelecting the Print Type Size Media Width Adjustment Power-up Configuration and Self-Test 12 Configuration Test LabelFunction Value Setting the Printer to the Factory DefaultsFactory Default Settings Switches and Indicators Switch/Indicator FunctionAvailable Options Thermal TransferPC-Batch Software Ovation2 Programming Commands Printing LabelsImmediate Commands CommandSystem-Level Commands Char Description FormatSystem-Level Commands concluded Label-Formatting Commands Description FormatLabel-Formatting Commands concluded Special Label-Formatting CommandsFont-Loading Commands Programming ExamplesExample line Configuration Command String Example Stxkd @A@ CR@ Sets the printer to gap edge media Memory Cartridges Modules Inserting a Memory CartridgeMaintenance Area Method IntervalCleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadFine Printhead Adjustment Fine Printhead AdjustmentPrinthead Replacement 203 DPI Disconnecting the Printhead CablePrinthead Replacement 300 DPI Ovation2 Troubleshooting Ribbon does not advance Label advances 12 inches before a fault indication Ovation2 Page Ascii Control Code Chart Appendix aAscii Control Code Chart Appendix B Printer Specifications Electrical Available Bar Codes Ovation2 Table B-1 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Available Fonts and Bar CodesFonts Font Sizes Lower caseOvation2 Ovation2 Table B-3 Bar Code Characteristics Bar CodesBar Code a Code 3 Bar Code C UPC-EBar Code E Code Bar Code G EAN-8Bar Code I Codeabar Bar Code K PlesseyBar Code M 2 Digit UPC Bar Code N 5 Digit UPC Bar Code O CodeBar Code u UPS MaxiCode Bar Code v FIM Error Codes LowercaseUppercase R Uppercase TError Codes Warranty Information PrinterWarranty Service Procedures Thermal PrintheadGeneral Warranty Provisions Limitation of LiabilityOvation2