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LR3000 Thermal Printer. Revision 1.0
3.2.2.3. Dump Mode
Press the Feed button twice to enter Dump Mode. The printer will print all data
received by the communication interface in hexadecimal format. This is only used
by software developers. To exit this mode, switch off the printer and turn it back on.
3.3.
Software
3.3.1. Drivers
3.3.1.1. Spooler Drivers
Spooler drivers are standard drivers for Windows-based applications that are simple
to install. Simply download the driver package from Logic Controls website support
area, run the installation package and follow the instructions. Details on driver
functions can be accessed in the help file.
3.3.2. User Utility Software
The User Utility software is a Windows-based application that has several basic and
advanced functions for the LR3000 printer. It can be used to test the behavior of
several settings in the printer, and to print in many different ways, with different
resources; it can also be used to test different settings if a special application requires a
fine tuning of the printer. This software has several tools for barcode printing and for
logo storage in the printer. When several settings must be reproduced for several
printers, a macro option is available to make the configuration task simple and easy.
This is simple, intuitive and multilanguage software, specially developed to speed up
your installation process. It is also available at Logic Controls website support section.
Download the installation package and follow the instructions.
3.4.
Preventive Maintenance
This printer has been developed to have a long life expectancy with no replacement of
components and minimum user interference. But printer lifetime is highly influenced by the
following factors: paper quality, regular preventive maintenance, environmental conditions and
how carefully the user handles this product.
3.4.1. Print Head
The print head can be hot just after printing. Do not touch the print head; let it cool down
before touching and cleaning. Because the thermal elements of the print head and driver IC
are fragile, avoid touching them with any metal objects or any abrasive material.
During normal operation some ink particles from the thermal paper will adhere to the
thermal print head surface. Therefore, it is recommended to clean the printer head
after 10 km of printed length or if printing quality is degrading. Switch off the printer
before cleaning it. Clean the print head with a cotton swab, soaked with alcohol solvent
(ethanol or isopropanol). Do not clean the print head with hard, abrasive objects or
your fingers, since this can cause damage to its delicate surface. Clean the platen roller
(rubber roller) with the cotton swab to remove any dust particles.
3.4.2. Sensors
During normal operation paper particles will build up inside the printer. This is normal,
but dust and paper particles can prevent the sensors from functioning properly. To
avoid that, verify once a year that the sensor surfaces are unobstructed. To remove
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