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Getting Started
3.11.5.2 Statistics Label
The Statistics Label may be printed either by entering the DIAGNOSTICS Mode or sending
the Printing Statistics Command. The diagonal line test pattern is also used to show
thermal dots that have expired on the printhead. These areas will appear as vertical lines in
the test pattern printout.
PRINTER SERIAL #: 00516645051
PRINTED LABELS: 303
PRINTED INCHES: 1533
TOTAL INCHES: 1571
POWER ON HOURS: 32.8
CUTTER TYPE: Guillotine
CUTTER ENABLED?: YES
CUTTER COUNTS: 1789
KIOSK CUT MODE: Disabled
KIOSK DISTANCE: 0
SWITCH BANK 1: 10001010
SWITCH BANK 2: 01010001
SWITCH BANK 3: 00000000
SWITCH BANK 4: 00000000
SWITCH BANK 5: 00000000
SWITCH BANK 6: 00000001
CURRENT COMM PORT: Autoselect USB/RS232
RS232 PARAMETERS: 115200-N-8-1
PRINT HEAD SIZE: 1280
PRINT HEAD DPI: 300
% CONTRAST: 100
D91 GAP VALUE: 30
TOF DISTANCE: 179
STOCK OUT VALUE: 100
PRINTER CODE REV: 1.11.34
BOOTLOADER CODE REV: 1.00.11
CODE ASSY PN. 071010-011134
3.12 Printer Integration
When designing a kiosk, it is important to consider how the printer will be used, operated,
serviced, integrated with other kiosk components, and integrated into the enclosure itself.
The printer has some basic requirements in order to operate reliably for years. The printer
has some basic requirements in order to operate properly for years. Microcom has a staff
that is committed to helping integrate our products. We will do as much as needed to ensure
that the process goes correctly and smoothly. Reference documents, 3D CAD files and
drawings can be provided.
The general issues are:
· Only trained personnel should have access to, operate, or service the printer.
· Dispense position of the media, top, front or dropped into a tub.
· Mounting of the printer to the kiosk.
· Printer Power Requirements.
· Interface between the host computer and the printer.
· Media Handing – The design of the kiosk should consider the type of media to be
used: roll or fan-fold media; the appropriate media dispensing system; the location of
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Figure 3-8 Status Label (Examples)
PRINTER SERIAL #: 00516645051
PRINTED LABELS: 303
PRINTED INCHES: 1533
TOTAL INCHES: 1571
POWER ON HOURS: 32.8
CUTTER TYPE: None
KIOSK CUT MODE: Disabled
KIOSK DISTANCE: 0
SWITCH BANK 1: 10001010
SWITCH BANK 2: 01010001
SWITCH BANK 3: 00000000
SWITCH BANK 4: 00000000
SWITCH BANK 5: 00000000
SWITCH BANK 6: 01110010
CURRENT COMM PORT: Autoselect USB/RS232
RS232 PARAMETERS: 115200-N-8-1
PRINT HEAD SIZE: 1280
PRINT HEAD DPI: 300
% CONTRAST: 100
D91 GAP VALUE: 30
TOF DISTANCE: 160
STOCK OUT VALUE: 100
PRINTER CODE REV: 1.11.34
BOOTLOADER CODE REV: 1.00.11
CODE ASSY PN. 071010-011134
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