Operation

Table 4. Power-On Self Test Sequence (Continued)

This sequence occurs each time the printer is powered up.

 

 

Front Panel Display

Description

 

 

8.

EEPROM TEST

EEPROM functionality test performed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

MEMORY CARD TEST

Memory Card functionality test performed. (“ NOT INSTALLED” will

 

 

be added to display if no card is present.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depending on how the label format was set up, the printer will feed to

 

 

10.

 

the first web or label length, calibrate ribbon and media sensors, set label

 

 

 

length and feed one or more labels, or no media may be fed. The ZPL II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

command that controls this is ^MF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

PRINTER READY

Printer is ready for operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuration and Calibration

After you have installed the media and ribbon and the POST (Power-On Self Test) is complete, the front panel display will show “ PRINTER READY.” You may now set printer parameters for your application using the front panel display and the five keys directly below it.

If it becomes necessary to restore the initial printer defaults, see “Feed Key and Pause Key Self Test” on page 72.

Note: Unless otherwise noted, all parameters are listed in the order they are dis- played, starting with “ DARKNESS”.

Entering the Program Mode

To enter the programming mode, press the Setup/Exit key. Press either the Next/Save key or Previous key to scroll to the parameter you wish to set. Parameters in this section are shown in the order displayed when pressing the Next/Save key. Throughout this process, press the Next/Save key to continue to the next parameter; or, press the Previous key to go back to the previous parameter in the cycle.

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