Star Micronics SJ-48 manual POWER-UP Functions, Charge the optional battery pack, Short test mode

POWER-UP FUNCTIONS

In addition to their normal functions, all the control panel buttons have special functions that operate if you hold them down while switching power on.

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Charge the optional battery pack

The printer can operate with the optional NiCd battery pack when an external power source is not available. Battery life varies depending on the options and the print density. Normally, a single charge works the printer for40 minutes. A battery charge will take about ten hours.

1. Set the battery switch on the back of the printer to the ON position.

2.	Turn the Power switch on while holding down the I		ON	j button.
3.	The	indicator blinks while the battery is being charged.
	When the battery reaches a nearly full charge, the		indicator automatically goes
	off (auto power off function).

CAUTION: Do not overcharge the battery pack.

Short test mode

If the printer istumedon while the ~I-INEFEED ~button is pressed, theprinterwill enter the short self-test mode. The printer will print the version number of the printer’s ROM, followed by six lines of the character set.

Each line will be offset by one character from the one before it. The final result will be something like Figure 4-5.

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