Datamax H Class Operator's Manual page 80

Diagnostics
Within the Diagnostics branch, the following menu selections are available:
•
Hex Dump Mode
•
Options Testing
•
Print Test Rate (min)
•
Sensor Readings
•
Ribbon Sensor Limits
•
iPH Report
The menu selections are defined as follows:
DISPLAYED ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION
HEX DUMP MODE Determines how the printer handles the data received from a host, where:
ENABLE
DISABLE
OPTIONS
TESTING
TEST PRESENT
SENSOR
TEST CUTTER
PERFORM TEST
001 TIMES
TEST
REWINDER
PERFORM TEST
001 TIMES
The printer outputs the raw ASCII data it receives without interpretation;
no processing occurs. (Click here to see an output format example.)
The normal printer operating mode, received data is processed. (Default
Setting)
Performs printer option diagnostics and / or monitors and outputs test
results, as follows:
Performs a functional test of the Present Sensor by indicating LABEL
PRESENTED (when a label blocks the sensor) and LABEL NOT
PRESENTED (when no label blocks the sensor). (Note that this test can
also be used to check the sensor function of the Peel & Present option.)
Performs a functional test of the Cutter, where:
Cycles the cutter blade a selectable number of times (0 - 999), with PASS
/ FAIL results given for each cycling attempt.
Performs a functional test of the Powered Internal Rewinder, rotating it a
selected number of times (0 - 999) with PASS / FAIL results given for
each attempt, where:
Note: Before starting this test, remove all label stock from the
rewinder.
Is the Default Setting.
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