Parallel Communication Faults - Datamax W-Class Maintenance Manual

3.2.4

Parallel Communication Faults

1 With the Printer on and properly
connected to the host, send a label to
the printer.
Did the label print?
2 Press the
button scroll to 'Print
Configuration'. Press the
button again.
Compare the 'Communications'
section on the Configuration Label
to the host computer settings.
Did the Configuration Label and the
host communication settings differ?
3 Place the printer into 'Hex Dump
Mode' in the Diagnostics menu.
Send a label format to the printer
from the host.
Does a Hex/ASCII Label print?
Incorrect or defective Interface Cable
Troubleshooting
button. Using the
Parallel communications test
complete. If the label format does not
appear as expected, check the label
programming commands.
Reconfigure the printer's
communication settings to match the
host's; or, try changing the 'Port
Direction' to Uni-Directional. This
menu setting can be found under
Communications / Parallel Port. Note
that some host computers are not bi-
directional compatible.
Check the label programming
commands (see the Programmer's
Manual for details).
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