Datamax M-class Mark II Operator's Manual page 49

Diagnostics
The Diagnostics menu contains testing functions and printhead reporting selections:
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
HEX DUMP MODE
ENABLE
DISABLE
FILE CAPTURE
OPTIONS TESTING
TEST PRESENT
SENSOR
TEST CUTTER
PERFORM
TEST
001 TIMES
TEST RFID
TAG DATA
DEVICE
VERSION
TAG ID - HF
ONLY
PRINT TEST
RATE (MIN)
000
SENSOR
READINGS
Chapter 4 – Menu System
Determines how the printer handles the data received from a host, where:
The printer outputs the raw ASCII data it receives without interpretation; no
processing occurs.
Processes data normally. (Default Setting)
Saves the incoming data to Module H (USB thumbdrive) if present; otherwise, the
file is stored on Module G. The file name, in the form [dmx_xxx_yyy.dpl]where the
count is automatically incremented for every capture and a unique printer time
stamp (xxx), is assigned.
Performs printer option diagnostics or monitors and outputs test results, where:
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 selected number of times (0 - 999), with PASS / FAIL
results given for each cycling attempt.
Performs a functional test of the RFID option, where:
Reads the data encoded on the RFID chip.
Displays the type and version of the encoding device.
Reads and displays the High Frequency Tag ID number.
Allows a label-to-label delay time (0 - 120 minutes) to be set when printing a batch
of Test labels, where:
Is the Default Setting.
Displays the values (0 – 255) from different printer sensors, where:
THR
103
PS
003
THR = Printhead thermistor sensor;
TRAN = Gap media sensor (REFL when set to reflective);
RIBM = Ribbon sensor;
24V = 24 volt power supply sensor;
PS = Present sensor;
HD = Printhead position sensor; and,
RANK = Printhead ranking resistor.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
TRAN RIBM
091 009
HD
255
24V
171
RANK
050
43