Chapter Product Self-tests, Self test, Test | Star Micronics 150

Programmer's Guide

PcOS Series 150

Product Self-tests

Chapter 7:

Product Self-tests

The Series 150 Printer contains several levels of self-test features. At power on, the printer always runs Level 0 diagnostics which check the printer’s operation. After Level 0 diagnostics, the printer checks the keypad and enters normal operation or extended tests.

Level 0 Diagnostics

Level 0 diagnostics always run at power up. They perform the following tasks.

Test	READY	ALARM	POWER
	(Green	(Red	(Green
	Indicator)	Indicator)	Indicator)
Reset	On	On	On
CPU Test and ROM Test	Off	Off	On
External RAM Test	On	Off	On

If any of these tests fail, the printer will fault, and an error will be displayed.

Extended Diagnostics

Extended diagnostics are entered after Level 0 diagnostics and allow one of four modes to be entered. The four modes are self-test, hex-dump, configuration, and remote configuration. In self-test mode, the various modes of the printer can be tested. Hex-dump mode causes the printer to print the hex value of any print information sent. Configuration mode allows various configuration parameters to be adjusted, and remote configuration mode allows CFG150 to configure the printer.

Self test

Self test is entered by pressing and holding the RESUME key at power up. (As soon as the printer starts to print, the key should be released). The printer will print the software revision information and instructions for using this mode. The FEED key will feed paper. The RELEASE key will select a test, and the RESUME key will start the test.

There are currently six tests in the test suite. The tests are described below.

1.The Receipt Test prints a sample receipt.

2.The Validation Test performs a sample validation.

3.The Self Test provides a test of a number of the printer’s print capabilities.

4.The Mechanical Test Mode allows the forms compensation mechanism to be tested.

5.The Rolling ASCII Test allows continuous print on the printer. (It tests reliability and ribbon life).

6.The Burn In Test is used as part of the production process to assure that the printer functions correctly and to provide an initial burn in.

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Programmers Guide Page Programmer’s Guide PcOS Series Change History Disclaimer PcOS Series DisclaimerCopyright Table of Contents Table of Contents PcOS Series Programmers Guide PcOS Series Table of Figures Table of Figures Page Chapter Overview of the Series 150 Printer Warranty InformationWhat is in this book? Contacting Ithaca Peripherals Where can you find more information?Overview PcOS Series Series 150 Models Standard FeaturesChapter General Description Model 152 Receipt/Journal Printer Model 151 Receipt PrinterModel 153 Receipt/Journal/Validation Printer Model 154 Receipt/Validation Printer Programmers Guide PcOS Series 150 General Specifications Chapter General SpecificationsPrinting Specifications Character Generation General Specifications General Specifications Electrical Characteristics Physical Specifications Interface Specifications Media SpecificationsRibbon Receipt Paper Receipt/Journal Paper Printable AreaReceipt Printing Validation Forms Printing Validation Left-side Insertion Validation Top Insertion Control Codes Overview PcOS Series Chapter Control Codes OverviewNomenclature Standard Emulation Programmers Guide PcOS Series 150 Control Codes OverviewIpcl Codes Epos Emulation Application Development Tables and ChartsNCR2567 Emulation Telpar Emulation Print/Paper Motion Chaper Printer Control CodesProgrammers Guide PcOS Series Control Codes Low-level Paper Motion Control Horizontal Motion Control Control Codes PcOS Series Horizontal Motion Increments Vertical Motion Control Control Codes Function Vertical tab Function Set form length in lines Character Font Function Begin 90 rotated font International Character Sets and Code Pages Ascii LanguageCountry Code Epson Language Set Function Select character code Character Code Function Character font image download IBM Euro Character Substitution Matrix NLQ HSD Character Print Control Examples of character print Character Pitch Pitch Spacing Character Pitch Performs an auto print Character Attribute Commands Character Attributes PcOS Series Control Codes Function Begin underline Ascii ESC F Function Select superscript Function End italics Number lines per inch Print Rotation Commands Rotated Print Function Begin 270 rotated print Function End rotated print Function Set rotated print line spacing Standard APA Graphics Graphic Mode Graphic Mode Function Begin unidirectional print Bar codes EAN-8 Function Bar code height Receipt Paper Out Sensor Validation Operation Validation Operation Control Function Set left/right print margin Miscellaneous Control Miscellaneous Control Function Print suppress and data pass through Function Enable Dynamic Response Printer Status Set/Inquire Parallel, Non-IEEE 1284 Mode Inquire Dynamic Response Mode Serial Mode InquireParallel, Ieee 1284 Mode Inquire Programmers Guide PcOS Series Control Codes Inquire Commands Function Inquire form position sensor status Function Request printer reset Function Inquire printer state Function Inquire all printer status Function Inquire printer ID ACK Extended Diagnostic Commands Command Comment Description Epos Command SummaryEpos Codes Real-time Status ESC Epos Codes Epos Deviations Command Descriptions Epos Deviations Function Enable/disable panel buttons Function Set bar code Command Description Microline Command SummaryMicroline Codes Bell Communication Echo Mode Serial interface only Command Description Control codes used in character setting Star Command SummaryStar Codes Control codes used in line spacing ESC a Control codes used for graphic printingControl codes used for peripheral units Other control codes NCR2567 Codes NCR Command SummaryDLE ETB Telpar Codes Telpar Command Summary Code Field Control Codes Summary by CodeNormal Second Hex Code Ipcl equivalent Description ESC 1BH,3CH ESC 1BH,3AH1BH,3DH ESC 1BH,3EH ESC 1BH,5DH ESC 1BH,5AHESC 1BH,5EH ESC 1BH,5FH 1BH,7EH Programmers Guide Control Codes Summary by FunctionCode Field Print/paper motion Vertical motion Custom characters International Character SetsCharacter pitch Character attributes Graphics Rotated print Bar codes Diagnostics4AH Validation control Indicators Push Buttons Momentary SwitchesGreen Red Indicator Chapter Operator Panel Controls Operator Panel Controls PcOS Series Fault Indicators Extended Diagnostics Level 0 DiagnosticsChapter Product Self-tests Self test Hex-dump Mode PcOS Series Chapter Hex-dump Mode Initial Power on Chapter Configuration ModeManual Configuration13 Enable Remote Configuration Configuration Mode PcOS Series Feature ConfigurationGeneral Recommendation Epos Microline Programmers Guide PcOS Series Configuration Mode Rev G 12/14/99 Character Vertical Control Configuration Mode PcOS Series USA Configuration Mode PcOS Series Programmers Guide XON/XOFF DTR/RTS Options General Control Configuration Mode PcOS Series Interface Vertical ControlCharacter Save Changes Options Overview Chapter Communications Protocol and Print Buffers Overview Communications PcOS Series Programmers Guide PcOS Series Parallel Port Protocol Parallel Port Parallel Port Inquire Ieee Printer Buffer Size Communications PcOS Series Time-out PE to ENQ request timing Parallel Port Inquire Non-IEEE Parallel Port Plug and Play Signal Levels Parallel Port Connector Serial Port Pin-out Serial Port FeaturesSerial Port Serial Port Protocol Serial Port Flow Control Using DTR XON/XOFF Serial buffer operation Print Buffer Flow Programmers Guide PcOS Series Print controller using data Printer Buffer Size Inquire flow Serial Port Inquire Power-cycle Recovery Remote Printer ResetReset in Serial Mode Reset in Parallel Mode Programmer’s Notes Chapter Cash Drawer Interface Interface ConnectorsInterface Description Function Drawer Printing Graphics PcOS Series Chapter Printing GraphicsCharacter Graphics Printing Graphics Receipt with APA graphics APA Graphics 0100 Programmer’s Guide Programmers Guide PcOS Series 150Appendix a Appendix a Language TablesCode Country Code Decimal Hex Epson ID ECMA-94 Appendix a PcOS Series3H,0FAH 3H,0FCH Programmer’s Guide PcOS Series Appendix B Appendix B Ascii Code Chart Appendix C PcOS Series Appendix C Ordering CablesGeneral Information Programmers Guide PcOS Series Index Index Index PcOS Series APA graphic file 124 Ascii Chart 129 PcOS Series Insert PN Rev G 12/14/99