Psion Teklogix MLP 3040 Series Turning the Printer On and Off, Performing A Printer Self Test

Models: MLP 3040 Series

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Figure 5 - Cassette In Printer

Getting Started

Insert the cassette into the printer as shown in Figure 5. Make sure that the smooth side of the cassette with the Psion Teklogix logo down and the flap side up, and close the paper door.

Figure 5 - Cassette In Printer

Turning the Printer On and Off

To turn the printer on, simply press the Turning the Printer On and Off Power Button. If you continue to hold the Power Button, the printer will display the printer’s model number. After the button is released, the printer will continue its power up initialization and then display the name of the current Format (default is “Format 1”) on the top line. The bottom line will display a battery symbol at the right hand end of the line that indicates the current condition of the battery.

To turn the printer off, press and hold the Performing A Printer Self Test Power Button. The printer will display “Printer Off” and then power down after the button is released.

Performing A Printer Self Test

To perform a self test, press and hold the Manual background Paper Feed button while turning on the printer with the Manual background Power Button until the printer displays “Printing Current Menu Values”. The printer will print a test page with the following information:

The printer’s firmware revision level and release date.

The current Setup Menu values for the following menus:

ƒThe currently selected Format(s)

ƒThe Options Menu settings.

The type of optional interface, if installed, and which interface is currently selected.

The presence of the optional Magnetic Card Reader, if installed.

The current battery voltage.

Print head temperature.

A sample bar code.

Printer serial number.

A print head test pattern.

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Psion Teklogix MLP 3040 Series manual Turning the Printer On and Off, Performing A Printer Self Test, Cassette In Printer