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410 ECA Operators Manual
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CHAPTER 2: BASIC OPERATION
2.1
UNPACKING THE 410 ECA PRINTER
While unpacking the printer, please check all packing materials closely to avoid misplacing any
necessary parts. After the printer is removed from the box, verify that all parts are present and in
good condition. All packaging material should be kept and used if the printer is to be shipped. The
printer must be returned in the original container to insure proper warranty coverage.
2.2
FRONT PANEL SWITCH AND STATUS LIGHTS
The front panel switch performs several different functions depending on the printer mode:
2.2.1 NORMAL MODE
The front panel switch (see figure 1) acts as both a feed button and a tag request button. If the
button is pressed and then released within a half second, the unit will print a tag using the current
tag format. If the button is held for more than the half second, the unit will start to feed tags until
the button is released.
2.2.2 BATCH MODE
If the printer is in the process of printing a predetermined quantity of tags (see ^D73, section 5.3),
pressing the button after the printer has started to print these tags will cause the unit to pause.
Pressing the button again will allow the printer to continue the batch.
2.2.3 STATUS MODE
When status mode is accessed, the printer creates a status tag and temporarily defaults all serial
communication settings.
To print a status tag, hold the button while turning on the printer until the status light turns orange.
Release the button and a test pattern with statistical information will be printed (see figure 3).
When a status tag is created, the communication settings will be temporarily set to 9600 baud
rate, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. The printer will return to the old settings, if different,
after power down or a soft reset.
The printed labels and total labels represent the number of tags printed to date. The printed labels
and printed inches fields are user resetable while the total labels and total inches are not. Printed
inches and printed labels are reset using the ^D29 command (see section 5.3). Other useful
information on the power-up tag is the unit serial number, the non-resetable power-on hours, the
previous serial parameters (not the default parameters caused by executing creating a status tag),
and the revision number of the Label Design Software (LDS).
The switch bank settings reflect the contents of the four software dip switches that configure the
operation of the printer. See section 5.3, specifically ^D21, ^D22, ^D23, ^D24 and ^D25, for more
information on software dip switch settings.
