Epson 410 manual Basic Operation, Normal Mode, Batch Mode, Status Label Mode

CHAPTER 2: BASIC OPERATION

2.1UNPACKING THE 410 PRINTER

While unpacking the printer, please check all packing materials closely to avoid misplacing any necessary parts. After the printer is removed from the box, verify that all parts are present and in good condition (see Figure 3). All packaging material should be kept and used if the printer is to be shipped. The printer must be returned in the original container to insure proper warranty coverage.

2.2FRONT PANEL SWITCH AND STATUS LIGHTS

The front panel switch performs several different functions depending on the printer mode:

2.2.1NORMAL MODE

The front panel switch (see figure 1) acts as both a paper feed button and a label request button. If the button is pressed and then released within a half second, the unit will print a label using the current label format. If the button is held for more than the half second, the unit will start to feed paper until the button is released.

2.2.2BATCH MODE

If the printer is in the process of printing a predetermined quantity of labels (see ^D73, section 5.3), pressing the button after the printer has started to print these labels will cause the unit to pause. Pressing the button again will allow the printer to continue the batch.

2.2.3STATUS LABEL MODE

When status label mode is accessed, the printer creates a status label and temporarily defaults all serial communication settings.

To print a status label, hold the button while turning on the printer until the status light turns orange. Release the button and a test pattern with statistical information will be printed (see figure 3). When a status label is created, the communication settings will be temporarily set to 9600 baud rate, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. The printer will return to the old settings, if different, after power down or a soft reset.

The printed labels and total labels represent the number of labels printed to date. The printed labels and printed inches fields are user resetable while the total labels and total inches are not. Printed inches and printed labels are reset using the ^D29 command (see section 5.3). Other useful information on the power-up label is the unit serial number, the non-resetable power-on hours, the previous serial parameters (not the default parameters caused by executing creating a status label), and the revision number of the Label Design Software (LDS).

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