Understanding Printer States; Interfaces - Intermec PD41 User Manual

Chapter 1 — Using the Printer

Understanding Printer States

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Note: If the printer is running a Fingerprint application, access to
Setup mode is controlled by the application.
The printers can enter various states which indicate the current mode
of operation.
PD41 and PD42 Printer States
State
Power off
Upgrading
Testmode
Extended Testmode
PUP
Idle
Application running
Printing
Printing (wait for LTS) The printer is waiting for the label taken sensor to
Paused
Error
Dumpmode
Setup mode
Information mode
Explanation
Firmware is being upgraded.
The printer is in Testmode. For more information,
see "Using Testmode" on page
The printer is in Extended Testmode. For more
information, see "Using Extended Testmode" on
page 66.
Power-UP (starting up)
The printer is operational and is waiting for print
jobs.
The printer is running a Fingerprint application.
indicate that a label has been taken.
The printer is paused during a print job.
The printer is in an error state.
The printer is in Dumpmode, which means it is
listening on all communication ports and prints
incoming characters.
(PD42 only) You can access Setup mode through
the soft keys associated with the screen. Use Setup
mode to change some of the printer settings.
(PD42 only) You can access Information mode
from the soft keys when the printer is idle. In
Information mode, the printer cycles through
some of the interface settings in 5 second intervals.
PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Guide
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