AMT Datasouth 4000 manual Performing the Self Test

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Performing the Self Test

1.Power off the printer.

2.Make sure that 4 inch wide media is installed. The Self-test will print the maximum width of the installed label.

3.Press and hold the FEED/Config button.

4.Power on the printer.

5.Release the FEED/Config button when:

a.FM 4402: The printer begins feeding labels.

b.FM 4602 and FM 4603: The message “SELF TESTING…” is displayed on the LCD.

6.The following the occur depending upon the emulation installed into the printer:

PPLA emulation:	The printer will print a configuration page then feed to the
	first print position on the next label.
PPLB emulation:	The printer will print a configuration page, feeds one line and
	then enter into its Hexadecimal print mode. To exit the
	Hexadecimal mode press the CANCEL/Reset button then
	press the FEED/Config button to go to the first print position
	on the next label.

7.The following information will be printed on this report.

-Font list

-DIP switch settings (FM4602 and FM4603 only)

-Hardware configuration and status

-Label parameters

-Firmware version

Note: The following figures are examples of self-tests run on FM4402, and FM4602/4603 with both PPLA and PPLB emulation's installed. The feature setting on your printer may be different depending upon options selected.

Note: Print samples printed on the FM4602 and FM4603 are similar.

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Contents User’s Guide Important Safety Instructions Other Notices Technical Support Table of Contents Reader Table of Figures This page is blank Product Description Overview Unpacking and Inspection Setting up the Printer Installation and ConfigurationFM 4402 Back Panel Power Cord Connection Connecting the Power CordCommunication Cable Connecting the Printer to Your HostFactory default parameters of serial port are Thermal Transfer Media only Loading the RibbonPrinthead Latch and Side Access Cover Ribbon Routing Users Guide Loading Media Fully open Media Access CoverPrinthead Latch and Side Access Cover Outside Media Guide Media Sensor Adjust Knob Media Routing To change the position of the Media Spindle Changing Position of the Media Supply SpindleCalibrating Media Sensors Performing the Self Test Self Test FM4602/FM4603 Ppla Self Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 PplaSelf Test FM6402/FM4603 Pplb Self Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 PplbSelf Test FM4402 Ppla Self Test Pattern for FM4402 PplaSelf Test FM4402 Pplb Self Test Pattern for FM4402 PplbResetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings This is a blank Front Panel Panel OperationReady Media Ribbon LED IndicatorsButton Function ButtonsButton Function Pause Enter into the printers Setup menu With Keyboard Option installed LCD Display FM4602 and 4603 models onlyStandard Printer Abnormal Conditions With Barcode Reader OptionFront Panel Set-up Menu LCD and Button functionality in Set-up modeFM 4602 and FM 4603 models only Procedure to Enter into Set-up ModeRange Factory Default Remarks Set-up Mode Selection ItemsUsers Guide Range Factory Default Setting Display LanguageBack Panel FM 4602/4603 Standard Switch Settings Back Panel Switches FM4602 and FM4603 models onlySwitch number Special Condition Special Switch SettingsPS/2 Keyboard I/F FM4602 and FM4603 models only Command Set for Ppla System Setting CommandsCommand Description Parameter Factory default Symbol Code hexadecimal Interaction CommandsCommand Description Remarks System Level CommandsCommand Description Formatting CommandsEditing Commands Command structure Command functionComponents Description Variables Command Baaabbbcccddd Object Command Structure DescriptionSuch commands are only used for soft fonts with PCL format Font Downloading CommandsThis is a blank Command Description Parameter Command Set for PplbLEx,y,hlen,vlen D1,hadj This is a blank Printer Driver \WIN95 A\NT40 \WIN98 A\WIN2000 Driver InstallationParameter setting How to Use the DriverDetails Tab Print to the following port Orientation Media choice Device Options This is a blank Ready and Ribbon LED Blinking TroubleshootingPossible Problems Solutions Remarks Ready and Media LEDs blinkingLCD display Possible Problems and Solutions Remarks Only the Ready LED blinksHost indicates Printer Time Out Poor printout quality RecoveryData has been sent, but there is no output from the printer Unstable ribbon roll rotationCleaning the Printhead TPH Preventive MaintenanceCleaning the media compartment Cleaning the Platen rollerThis is a blank Specification Model FM4402 Model FM4602 Model FM4603 General SpecificationsPrinter Programming Language B, Pplb Specification Model FM4402, FM4602 and FM4603Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Printer Programming Language A, PplaOptional Accessories This is a blank Serial IntroductionConnection with host Serial port settings Auto Polling Parallel CentronicsAppendix C Printer Status Appendix D Ascii Table Internal Fonts Appendix E Fonts and BAR Codes for PplaUsers Guide Users Guide Font Users Guide Courier Font Set Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar Codes Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide This is a blank Appendix F Fonts and BAR Codes for Pplb Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar Codes Users Guide Key Function KeyboardReady 203,PPLB ESC for Keybd Label SET NO. ? Copies PER LAB ? 0123456789Output Fsreader Barcode Reader11223344 AppleUsers Guide This is a blank AMT Datasouth Corp