3.6
Self-test
3.6.1
Self-test function
Executes printer status printing and rolling pattern printing.
(a) Printer status printing
Product name
Firmware version
Product serial number
Interface information
Built-in character fonts
Maintenance information (Head running length, number of times of autocutting)
(b) Rolling pattern printing
A rolling pattern using the built-in character set
3.6.2
Running self-test
Can be executed using one of the following methods.
(a) Execution using Feed button
Step 1:
With the roll paper cover closed, turn the printer power on while pressing the Feed button.
Step 2:
Execute printing of the printer status.
Step 3:
After printing the current printer status, the printer prints the following message:
Select Modes by pressing Feed Button.
The ERROR LED indicator flashes and the printer enters the Rolling pattern printing standby state.
Step 4:
Briefly press the Feed button to start rolling pattern printing.
Step 5:
When a certain number of lines of rolling pattern printing is completed,
*** completed ***
is printed, and the software reset is automatically executed.
(b) Executing using a command
Step 1:
Transmit the GS ( A command (printer status print).
Step 2:
Transmit the GS ( A command (rolling pattern print).
Step 3:
When a certain number of lines of "test printing" is completed,
*** completed ***
is printed, and the software reset is automatically executed.
3.7
Hexadecimal Dumping
3.7.1
Hexadecimal dumping function
Prints the data sent from the host in a hexadecimal and corresponding text.
3.7.2
Running hexadecimal dumping
Can be executed using one of the following methods.
(a) Execution using Feed button
Step 1:
Open the roll paper cover.
Step 2:
Holding the Feed button, turn on the power then close the roll paper cover.
Step 3:
Turn off the power, or press the Feed button three times to complete this procedure.
Continue SELF-TEST: Less than 1 second
Mode Selection
: 1 second or more
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