CLEAR NON-STANDARD PROTOCOL
The standard protocol codes used by the printer can be modified to accomodate the
requirements of different host systems. However, if the printer is to be used with a
system that does not use the custom protocol codes, they can be cleared and the
default protocol codes reactivated. The default values are: STX = 7BH,ETX=7D
H,
ESC=5E
H,ENQ=40
H,NULL=7E
H,CAN=21
Hand OFFLINE = 5DH.
ALT.PROTOCOL
DEFAULT COMPLETE
To Clear Non-Standard protocol codes, DSW2-7 is placed in
the on position and the printer powered on while
simultaneously pressing the LINE and FEED keys.
1. The printer will emit one long beep at which time the LINE
and FEED keys should be released.
2. When the keys are released, the printer will replace the
Alternate protocol codes with the default values.
3. After the default setting is complete, the printer will emit
two short beeps indicating the process is complete.
4. To exit the mode, power the printer off and then back on.
DOWNLOAD USER DEFINED PROTOCOL CODES
The user can define a set of custom protocol codes and download them to the printer
using the <ESC>LD command.
USER DOWNLOAD
PRESS THE LINE KEY
To enter the User Download mode, DSW2-7 is placed in the
on position and the printer is powered on while simultaneously
pressing the LINE key. The printer will emit one long beep
after which the LINE key is released.
1. Set DSW2-7 off to replace the Standard protocold codes or
on to replace the Alternate set of protocol codes.
USER DOWNLOAD
WAITING
1. Press the LINE key. The printer is now waiting for the data
to be sent.
2. Transmit the download data command stream to the
printer.
3. After the data has been received, the printer will beep and
print a status label. If it does not beep and print a status
label, the printer did not accept the data.
4. If the printer did not beep and print a status label, turn the
printer off and check your data stream for errors and start
the download process over.
5. If the custom codes are correct, press the FEED key to
accept them and terminate the download process. If they
are incorrect, turn the printer off without pressing the
FEED key and begin the process again.
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