APPENDIX 4 SYSTEM MODE |
A4.1 Operation Panel
APPENDIX 4 SYSTEM MODE
IMPORTANT!
If System Mode is needed for any other purposes, please contact a TOSHIBA TEC authorized service representative before performing any operation in System Mode.
A4.1 Operation Panel
Appendix 4 describes usage of the keys on the Operation Panel in System Mode.
For end users, System Mode should be used for the following five purposes:
∙To reset the printer. (Reset mode)
∙To check and print the system status, the Maintenance Counter, and to check the Print Head Elements.
∙To make fine adjustment to the media handling.
∙To perform a test print for checking print quality.
∙To print the raw data being received by the printer (Dump mode).
The figure below shows the Operation Panel and key functions.
LCD Message Display
POWER LED |
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(Green) | POWER | ON LINE | ERROR | |
[RESTART] key | ||||
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[FEED] key | FEED | RESTART | PAUSE | |
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ERROR LED (Red)
ON LINE LED (Green)
[PAUSE] key
NOTE:
Use the [RESTART] key to resume printing after a pause condition, or after clearing an error.
The LCD Message Display shows messages to indicate the printer’s current status. Up to 16 characters can be displayed on this line.
There are three LEDs on the Operation Panel.
LED | Illuminates when… |
POWER | The printer is turned on. |
ON LINE | The printer is ready to print. |
ERROR | Any error occurs on the printer. |
In System Mode, the [FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys function as described below.
FEED | Used to navigate the parameter mode or to fine adjust | |
the parameters in the negative direction (- Down). | ||
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| Used to release the printer from Pause condition, to | |
| navigate the parameter mode, or to fine adjust the | |
RESTART | parameters in the positive direction (+ Up). | |
By pressing and holding the [RESTART] key in Pause | ||
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| condition for more than 3 sec., the printer enters the | |
| system mode. | |
| Used to stop printing operation temporarily, to select | |
| the parameter mode, or used as an enter key. | |
PAUSE | By pressing and holding the [PAUSE] key in Pause | |
| condition for more than 3 sec., the printer enters the | |
| threshold setting mode. |
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