System Mode; Operation Panel - TEC SX4T - B B/W Direct Thermal User Manual

5. SYSTEM MODE

5. SYSTEM MODE
This chapter describes usage and purpose of the keys on the Operation Panel in System Mode.
For service personnel, System Mode should be used for the following eight purposes:
To check and print the system status, the Maintenance Counter, and the Print Head Element.
To set the parameters for the communication with the host computer, and the printer functions
such as the keys and LCD Message Display.
To make fine adjustment related to the media issue.
To perform a test print for checking print quality.
To check the status of the sensors and to set the threshold of the media sensors.
To perform a Maintenance Counter clear and Parameter clear.
To set the IP Address.
To set the Basic setting.
To perform the factory mode.

5.1 OPERATION PANEL

The figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions.
The LCD Message Display shows messages in alphanumeric characters and symbols to indicate the
printer's status. Up to 16 characters in 2 lines can be displayed.
There are three LEDs on the Operation Panel.
LED
POWER The printer is turned on.
ON LINE The printer is ready to print.
ERROR Any error occurs with the printer.
In System Mode, the [FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys function as described below.
Used to start the system mode as a [PAUSE] key does. Used to select the
FEED
parameter mode or to fine adjust the parameters in the negative direction (-).
Used to select the parameter mode or to fine adjust the parameters in the positive
RESTART
direction (+).
Used to start the system mode as a [FEED] key does and to select the parameter
PAUSE
mode. Used as an enter key.
NOTE: Use the [RESTART] key to resume printing after a pause condition, or after clearing an error.
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 0 A
Illuminates when...
LCD Message Display
(16 characters x 2 lines)
POWER LED (Green)
ON LINE LED (Green)
ERROR LED (Red)
[FEED] key
[RESTART] key
[PAUSE] key
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5.1 OPERATION PANEL