Unit 4: Printer Configuration

4.4 OPERATIONAL MODES

The CT4xxi operates in 10 different modes, where each mode can by invoked via combinations of pressing the front panel buttons in a certain sequence together with DIP switch settings and print head status. The table below lists all the modes and how they can be invoked.

Table 1: Power ON sequence for various Operational Modes

Mode #

ONLINE

FEED

PRINT HEAD

DSW

Operational Mode

BUTTON

BUTTON

STATUS

SETTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

Normal Operational Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Press

 

 

User Test Print Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Press

Press

 

 

Default Setting Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Press

Press

Head Open

 

Factory Clear Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

DSW7=ON

HEX Dump Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

DSW1=On

Program Download Mode

 

 

 

 

DSW2=Off

 

 

 

 

 

DSW3=On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

DSW1=Off

Font Download Mode

 

 

 

 

DSW2=On

 

 

 

 

 

DSW3=On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

Press

Press

Head Open

DSW7=On

Head Check Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

Press

Press

 

DSW1~8=On

Boot Download Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

DSW1=On

Partial Cut Compatibility Mode

 

 

 

 

DSW2=On

 

 

 

 

 

DSW3=On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SATO ct4i manual Power on sequence for various Operational Modes