Using The Scan Tool

Refer to the printer manual for the settings. The changes made reside in the tool even when the tool is turned off.

Tool settings are as follows. Defaults are in [ . . . ]

Baud Rate: [9,600], 1200, 2400

Stop Bits: [1 Bit], 2 bits

Parity: [None], Odd, Even

Printer Speed: [Fast], Slow

Press ENTER after selecting each setting. Follow the instructions displayed on the screens. For the printer to work properly, the tool and the printer must be set to the same configuration. Change the settings accordingly.

To change the settings, press the LEFT arrow and then ENTER.

Use the BACK key to return to the previous menu.

The new printer settings are tested by printing the ASCII character set.

Press to continue.

Make sure printer is turned ON, ONLINE and connected to the tool. Press the ENTER key to begin printing.

Select Baud Rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

` 9600(Defalut)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1200

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select Data Bits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

` 8

 

(Default)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select Stop

Bits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Bit(Default)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

` 2

 

Bits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select

Parity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

` None

(Default)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Odd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

` Fast

(Default)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

ASCII Character

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set

Will

Be

Printed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test Ends

By Itself

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In

Approximately

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press

ENTER to

Cont.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the printout is not OK, then retry or change settings. If it is, press ENTER and the data transmits and prints.

A printout of the test looks similar to the example shown.

Make Sure Device

Is Turned On, Online

&Connected To Tool. ENTER To Print

-[ Print Test ]-

!"#$%&'()*+,-./01234 56789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGH

IJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\ ]^_`abcdefghijklmnop qrstuvwxyz{}~

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Actron 9640 Use the Back key to return to the previous menu, Printout of the test looks similar to the example shown

9640 specifications

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The Actron 9640 also incorporates a user-friendly interface, equipped with a large LCD display that presents information in an easy-to-read format. Its intuitive navigation and menu options cater to users of varying expertise, making it accessible to beginners while still offering the depth of features that seasoned professionals rely on.

In terms of connectivity, the Actron 9640 is designed to be compatible with various vehicles, supporting multiple protocols beyond OBD II, including CAN, J1850, and ISO9141. This broad networking capability ensures that the device can diagnose problems across different car brands and models.

Built with durability in mind, the device features a robust housing that can withstand the rigors of a workshop environment. The ergonomic design ensures a comfortable grip during use, making it practical for extended periods of diagnostics.

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