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Initializing the Printer
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User's Manual
Initializing resets the printer electronics and sets the printer parameters to a
set of known conditions. Parameters include margins, tabs, forms control.
cpi. lpi, etc. The set of known conditions can be either the factory default
settings or previously defined settings that were stored in memory. See
Chapter 2 for information on storing customer-defined settings.
When to Initialize
Initialize the printer when:
• You want the printer set to the factory default settings.
• You want the printer set to your previously stored
settings.
• New integrated circuit chips (firmware upgrade or
options) are installed.
• The electronics lock up, causing the printer to ignore
control panel inputs.
• Repair actions involving the circuitry have been made.
Which Method to Use
There are two methods used to initialize the printer. One method uses the
initialization switch located on the back of the control panel to set the printer
to the factory default settings. The second method uses the control panel
pushbuttons to initialize the printer to either the factory settings or to
customer-defined settings that were previously stored.
Method I - Using the Initialization Switch
Use of the initialization switch will erase any customer-defined settings (in
use or previously stored) and restore the printer to the factory set
parameters. All special modes (bar codes. partial line up/down, etc.) will be
cancelled. This method is particularly useful if the printer should ever lock
up and the keypad does not respond to inputs.
Method 2 - Using the Keypad to Initialize
Using the control panel pushbuttons to initialize the printer allows resetting
to previously stored customer-defined parameters or to the factory default
parameters. Initializing to the factory setting using the keypad does not erase
a customer-defined setup that was previously stored.
Nov 93
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