Running Extended Testmode - Intermec EasyCoder PD42 User Manual

Chapter 3 — Configuring the Printer

Running Extended Testmode

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The printer is now in Dumpmode and scans the
communication ports. Any characters received on the
communication ports will be printed on a label when
Dumpmode is exited.
5 Press the Print button once to exit Dumpmode.
You also have the option to save the dump by pressing Save
( )
For more information about Dumpmode, see
"Troubleshooting Communication Problems" on page 45
The printer will start as on rebooted status. Once operational,
the Data/Ready and Ready-to-Work LEDs light up.
Extended Testmode can be used to run additional tests. This
includes the option to print test labels, running a testfeed in slow
mode, entering Dumpmode, and resetting to factory defaults.
To run Extended Testmode
1 Make sure the printer is turned off, loaded with media, and
that the printhead is lifted.
2 Press and hold the blue Print button.
3 Keep the Print button pressed down, and turn on the power
switch. After approximately ten seconds the printer enters
Extended Testmode.
All three LEDs flash rapidly four times to signal that
Extended testmode is activated.
4 Release the Print button.
5 Lower the printhead.
6 You are now in Extended Testmode. Press Right ( ) to cycle
through the different options.
To select a test function, press Acknowledge ( ).
To exit Extended Testmode, press Cancel ( ).
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