3. PRINTER OPERATION EO1-33029
3.4 Using the B-852 Printer Properties Menus
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3.4.10 Testing Tab
(Cont.)
Print Test Label button - Clicking on this button will print a test label
to assist in troubleshooting printing problems. This should help verify
that the computer being used is communicating with the printer.
Send File to Printer... button - Click this button to send a file (*.prn)
irectly to the printer. The driver does no processing on the contents of his
file, and it must already consist of commands understood by the rinter.
Check Print Head... button - This option allows execution of the printer’s
broken pins test. The test will detect if thermal elements in the print head are
open. A failed test would suggest a need to replace the print head to ensure
perfect print quality. Clicking on this button will bring up the following
display window.
• The Head: scrolling text box is only available if the printer happens
to be a color printer, which will allow selection of one of the color
heads.
• The broken pins check is only available on printers containing the
broken pins check circuitry. The B-852 printer does indeed contain the
broken pins check circuit.
• Clicking on the Specify Range: check box will allow entering in a
range of elements to check by inputting the starting and ending width
into the two "Specify Range" windows.
• Click the OK button to start the test. After starting the test check the
printer’s LCD display for a pass/fail message. Failure of this test indicates
that one or more of the head’s thermal elements are open and the thermal
head will need to be replaced.