Chapter 2 Bar Code Failures

You can set the number of bar codes generated by a bitmapped image that the printer should expect per form by selecting a value in the “Number of Codes” parameter.

For more information on choosing a value for the “Number of Codes” parameter, see “Setting Number Of Bar Codes On A Form” on page 48.

Error Action

Whether the error stems from a bad or missing bar code, the printer response is the same. The printer response is determined by the “Validator Action” setting in the VALIDATOR menu:

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1. Press .. to take the printer offline and place the printer in Menu mode.

2. If necessary, press and at the same time to unlock the key.

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3. If necessary, press .. until “VALIDATOR” displays.

4. Press until “Validator Action” displays.

5. Press + or to scroll through the choices:

Stop

Overstrike

Retry Form (default)

These options are described in detail below.

6.Press to select the desired value.

7.Press and at the same time to lock the key, then press PAUSE to take the printer offline.

8.Press PAUSE again to put the printer online.

Stop

If the system detects a bar code failure, the print job stops, the printer status indicator lamp flashes, the alarm sounds, and the appropriate error message displays.

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