Section 2. Configuration

LCD Panel — Maintenance Mode — Factory Mode

This function is used to clear counters and reset the printer's firmware.

This procedure is used after upgrading the flash firmware or installing a new memory module.

STEP

PROCEDURE

1.Record all current dip switch positions, then place all switches in the OFFposition.

2.Place the DSW2-4 in the ON or up position.

3.Press the LINE and FEED key while simultaneously turning ON the power switch. When the printer beeps, release the keys. The following screens will appear.

initializing

 

maintenance mode

rom v00.00.00.00

 

diPSw2-4 on->off

 

 

 

 

4.Place the DSW2-4 in the OFF position and the following screen will appear.

factory mode

5.Press the FEED key to display the next screen.

counter clear none

6.Press the LINE key once to change the message to the proper selection. The counters are identified in the display as:

HD: Head Counter (should be reset only when a print head is replaced).

DSP: Dispense Counter - meters of label stock dispensed.

CUT: Cutter Counter - number of cutter cycles.

LIFE: Life Counter (cannot be reset) meters of label stock run through the printer.

ALL: Clears all counters and resets firmware and returns printer to factory default setting. This setting is used when upgrading firmware.

counter clear all

7.Press the FEED key to clear the selected function. After a pause, the next screen will

appear.

print size small large

8.Select the print label size by pressing the LINE key. The default is LARGE.

9.Press the FEED key for a test print. Press the FEED key again to stop printing.

test print press feed key

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SATO CL608e/CL612e manual Initializing, DiPSw2-4 on-off, Factory mode, Counter clear all, Print size small large