Performing the Self Test | AMT Datasouth 4000 specification

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 Configuration FM 4402 Back Panel Power Cord Connection Connecting the Power Cord Communication Cable Connecting the Printer to Your Host Factory default parameters of serial port are Thermal Transfer Media only Loading the Ribbon Printhead Latch and Side Access Cover Ribbon Routing Users Guide Loading Media Fully open Media Access Cover Printhead 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 Spindle Calibrating Media Sensors Performing the Self Test Self Test FM4602/FM4603 Ppla Self Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 Ppla Self Test FM6402/FM4603 Pplb Self Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 Pplb Self Test FM4402 Ppla Self Test Pattern for FM4402 Ppla Self Test FM4402 Pplb Self Test Pattern for FM4402 Pplb Resetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings This is a blank Front Panel Panel Operation Ready Media Ribbon LED Indicators Button Function Buttons Button 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 Option Front Panel Set-up Menu LCD and Button functionality in Set-up mode FM 4602 and FM 4603 models only Procedure to Enter into Set-up Mode Range Factory Default Remarks Set-up Mode Selection Items Users Guide Range Factory Default Setting Display Language Back Panel FM 4602/4603 Standard Switch Settings Back Panel Switches FM4602 and FM4603 models only Switch number Special Condition Special Switch Settings PS/2 Keyboard I/F FM4602 and FM4603 models only Command Set for Ppla System Setting CommandsCommand Description Parameter Factory default Symbol Code hexadecimal Interaction Commands Command Description Remarks System Level Commands Command Description Formatting Commands Editing Commands Command structure Command functionComponents Description Variables Command Baaabbbcccddd Object Command Structure Description Such commands are only used for soft fonts with PCL format Font Downloading Commands This is a blank Command Description Parameter Command Set for Pplb LEx,y,hlen,vlen D1,hadj This is a blank Printer Driver \WIN95 A\NT40 \WIN98 A\WIN2000 Driver Installation Parameter setting How to Use the Driver Details 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 blinking LCD 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 rotation Cleaning the Printhead TPH Preventive Maintenance Cleaning the media compartment Cleaning the Platen roller This is a blank Specification Model FM4402 Model FM4602 Model FM4603 General Specifications Printer Programming Language B, Pplb Specification Model FM4402, FM4602 and FM4603Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Printer Programming Language A, Ppla Optional Accessories This is a blank Serial Introduction Connection with host Serial port settings Auto Polling Parallel Centronics Appendix C Printer Status Appendix D Ascii Table Internal Fonts Appendix E Fonts and BAR Codes for Ppla Users 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 Keyboard Ready 203,PPLB ESC for Keybd Label SET NO. ? Copies PER LAB ? 0123456789 Output Fsreader Barcode Reader 11223344 Apple Users Guide This is a blank AMT Datasouth Corp