Programmer's Guide

PcOS Series 150

Configuration Mode

Chapter 9:

Configuration Mode

Initial Power ON

The initial power cycle of a Series 150 diagnostic will find that the EEPROM is not valid. Remaining in Level 0 diagnostics for about ten seconds will indicate this. During this time, the EEPROM is initialized and a default configuration loaded. The default will allow manual or remote configuration. It is unlikely to be the desired configuration.

Manual Configuration13

This mode is entered by pressing and holding the FEED and RESUME keys at power up. (As soon as the printer starts to print, the keys should be released). The printer will print the software revision information and instructions for using manual configuration.

The RESUME key will select the next group.

The RELEASE key will select the next item.

The RELEASE and RESUME keys together will select the next option.

The RESUME and FEED keys together will print a list of all the settings.

The FEED key will feed paper.

Once in configuration mode, the item to be changed should be selected with the RELEASE and RESUME keys. The item is changed when the RESUME and RELEASE keys are pressed together. It should be noted that in test mode keys operate when released and not when they are pressed. This allows for multiple key depressions to be recognized.

When the proper configuration is selected, it should be verified by printing the complete configuration. The save configuration option should then be changed from “No” to “Yes.” The next group selected will save the configuration and enter normal operation.

Enable Remote Configuration

Remote configuration mode allows a remote host to set up, display configuration information, and test a Series 150 Printer. This mode is designed to be operated by the CFG150 program running on a personal computer.

To enable remote configuration, connect a personal computer through the serial or parallel port on the Series 150 Printer. Load the configuration program into the personal computer, and enter configuration mode. Power on the printer, and hold the FEED and RELEASE keys down. After Level 0 diagnostics, the printer will enter CFG150 Mode. Refer to the CFG90/150 User’s Guide (PN 100- 01082) for more information.

13Manual configuration may be locked by remote configuration. If this is the case, the only way to alter the configuration is by remote CFG150 configuration.

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Star Micronics 150 manual Chapter Configuration Mode, Initial Power on, Manual Configuration13, Enable Remote Configuration