Feature Management Mode
Feature Management Mode (FeatureMan) is a PC based program that directly interfaces with the printer on the PC’s serial port. All of the printer’s features are easily accessible and can be configured using the FeatureMan. While in FeatureMan mode the user can use either the mouse pointer on the PC or the three Keys on the printer to travel through the feature menus.
When this mode is enabled the printer uses the serial interface to communicate feature settings to the FeatureMan program running on the PC. The printer remains fully functional while in the Feature Management Mode with the exception that the serial interface is dedicated to the FeatureMan program and cannot be used for host communication. Refer to the Setup Feature and Value List for a description of the printer features and their valid range of values.
If the serial interface is used for host communication the printer must be powered off after configuring the features, reconnected to the host, and powered back on to resume normal printing.
If the parallel interface is used for host communication the printer may be operated directly from the Feature Management Mode. In this mode of operation the FeatureMan program will continue to provide front panel control and will display all On line, Off line, PAL programming and error messages.
Use the following procedure to enable the Feature Management Mode and configure the printer features.
1.Install the FeatureMan program included on the product CD on to your PC.
2.Attach the printer to the PC using the included serial cable. Be sure to note which COM port is used on the PC.
3.Run the FeatureMan program on the PC. Select the COM port used as noted in the previous step. The simulated printer LCD should display “Connecting”.
4.Power on the printer while holding down the FEED key.
5.Release the FEED key after the READY LED flashes once.
6.The printer should now begin communicating with the FeatureMan program. The printer will run through a series of power up messages ending with an Off line message.
Displayed messages from printer | Online/Offline button |
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Set to match the com port to | Press Display Up/Down to |
which the printer is connected. | enter setup mode. |
Figure 33 – FeatureMan Program
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