Chapter 3

DEFAULT SETTINGS

Most printers use a bank of DIP (Dual In-line Package) switches inside the printer to achieve various functions. However, this printer can change the power-up default settings by using the Electronic DIP Switch (EDS) mode.

This chapter explains how to use the EDS mode.

HOW TO SET THE EDS MODE

The EDS mode has 25 kinds of functions you can set as the power-on default.

To enter the EDS mode, turn the printer on while simultaneously holding the

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and ( ON LINE

1 buttons.

) , (PAPER FEED]

In EDS mode, the indicators and the buttons on the control panel are used as shown below in Figure 3- 1.

Use thecmbutton to select the Bank Number. One of the FONT indi- cators will illuminate to show the selected Bank Number.

Use the (PITCH)button to select the Switch Number. One of the PITCH in- dicators will illuminate to show the selected Switch Number.

The QUIET indicator shows the cut-tent setting.

If you want to set it ON, press the ( se&f&CT) button.

. Press the(PAPER FEED button to print out the current settings.

Press the( ON LINE ) button to save the new settings and to exit the EDS mode.

Figure 3-7. Button and indicator functions in the EDS mode

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NX-2420 specifications

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