Datamax Mark II, Operator'S Manual

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Appendix B – Internal Menu 45
B.2.3 Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup
The following is an example of Printer Setup modification. Although this example will detail how to modify the
serial Baud Rate, the same method can be used to change any of the printer’s menu item settings.
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It is recommended that the Setup Mode not be entered while in Peel Mode or with the optional Present
Sensor enabled; depending on label size, this can cause unpredictable results.
1. With media loaded, press and hold the
F1
Button while powering ON the printer. Continue to hold the
button until the Paused Light turns OFF, and then release the button.
2. Press and hold the
F2
Button and count 9 flashes of the Fault Light, then release it. The following printout
should be produced:
3. Press the
F2
Button one time to increment to the 19200 bps value. The following printout should be
produced:
4. At this point you will accept the current values for test and exit the Printer Setup Procedure by
simultaneously and briefly pressing the
F1
+
F3
Buttons. Wait until the Paused Light goes OFF.
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If you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous values simply turn OFF power to the
printer before Step 5.
5. Now you can save your changes and resume Normal Mode by simultaneously and briefly pressing the
F1
+
F3
Buttons. Wait until the Paused Light goes OFF.
6. To confirm that your changes have been made press the
F2
+
F3
Buttons simultaneously, this will print the
Database Configuration Label. The label should show the new Baud Rate value of 19200.