Chapter 3: Operation And Configuration; Operating Modes - SATO S8400 Operator's Manual

OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION
Before using the printer, it is best to read this manual thoroughly first. Otherwise, you may disturb
default settings around which the instructional procedures in this manual are based on.

3.1 OPERATING MODES

The operating status of this printer can be set within one of the following modes:
1) Normal mode (including Online/Offline modes)
2) SEMBL mode (standalone operation on user program based on BASIC language)
3) Printer Setting:
User mode
Interface mode
CF Card mode
Advanced Mode
Hex Dump mode
Service mode
4) Error mode
5) Test Print mode
6) Default Setting mode
7) Download mode (See Service Manual)
8) Maintenance Mode (See Service Manual)
9) RFID mode (See Service Manual)
10) Boot Download mode
11) Simple Standalone Mode
12) Work Shift mode
The various modes are accessed by pressing the operation buttons, power button and LCD
screen while the printer is OFF, ON or in a certain condition such as having its head unlatched or
with certain printer settings in force.
The following table provides a clear summary of all the modes and their access method.
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