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8
Setup Mode
The printer provides two modes: normal mode, for everyday printer
Overview
operations, and setup mode, for selecting printer options and helping
diagnose printer problems.
Setup is performed offline using the printer control panel, an approach
called offline setup, or remotely using a processor or software, an
approach called setup program online setup. This chapter focuses on
offline setup. The section "Performing Online Setup" on page 8-48
applies to all emulations.
Optional printer settings include emulation, font, spacing, page length
and width, serial interface, and top-of-form. Saving settings in the
SETUP MODE
printer's permanent memory makes them the default settings. Default
settings are activated whenever the printer is turned on. If DPL24C
PLUS is saved as the default emulation, for example, DPL24C PLUS
is activated when the printer is next turned on.
Printer diagnostic functions include SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, and
V-ALMNT, used in troubleshooting. HEX-DUMP is mainly used by
programmers.
For printers that use the LED control panel, perform offline setup as
follows. Firstly, print setup function, item, and option. Press the
FONT, MENU, or LOCK button to move the yellow arrow on the
print head beneath the desired selection.
For printers that use the LCD control panel, perform offline setup as
follows. Firstly, display the setup function, item, and option on the
LCD screen. Press F1, F2, or F3 to select the desired function. On the
LCD display, options can be easily set, and functions un be easily
executline setup function using the LCD control panel, see
Appendix E, "Using the LCD Type Control Panel."
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