APPENDIX 4 SYSTEM MODE

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A4.3 Self-Diagnostic Test

A4.3 Self-Diagnostic Test

Outline of Self-Diagnostic Test

In the Self-Diagnostic Test mode, ,the printer checks and prints out the printer system information such as the sensor or interface, and the Maintenance Counter. It also

The Self-Diagnostic Test contains the following sub menus:

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[PAUSE]

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[PAUSE]

performs the print head broken element check.

NOTE:

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

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[FEED] [RESTART]

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[FEED] [RESTART]

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[FEED] [RESTART]

Prints out the Maintenance Counter /Parameter Settings.

Performs a Self-Diagnostic Test, and prints out the result.

Checks to see if there is any problem with the print head.

NOTE:

“x.x” of “DIAG. Vx.x”

indicates firmware version and

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NOTE:

When using the ribbon, be sure to select “Thermal Transfer”. When using thermal media, be sure to select “Thermal Direct”.

NOTE:

See Section A4.7.1 for the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings print sample and detailed descriptions for each.

While pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time, turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG.” Message appears in the display.

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Printing mode selection

Press the [PAUSE] key. The type of printing mode can be selected: “TRANSFR” (Thermal transfer) or “DIRECT” (Thermal direct).

After selecting the printing mode to be used, press the [PAUSE] key.

[RESTART]

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Thermal transfer

 

 

[FEED]

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Thermal direct

 

 

Maintenance counter/parameter settings print out

The printer is ready to print out the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings. Press the [PAUSE] key to start.

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The printer starts printing out the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings.

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After printing is completed, the display returns to “<1>DIAG. Vx.x”.

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Toshiba B-850 A4.3 Self-Diagnostic Test, Printing mode selection, Maintenance counter/parameter settings print out