Microcom 438TC, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 3 Getting Started
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Solid AMBER A printed tag/label is waiting to be taken by the operator when the
printer is in a Tag/Tear (^D97) or Peel-and-Dispense (^D98) mode.
The printer is in the Bootloader or updating the application stored in
flash memory.
Flashing AMBER
Press and holding the Print Button during tag/label printing will cause
the printer to pause. It will resume printing by pressing the Print Button
again.
3.12.4 Diagnostic Mode
The Diagnostic Mode temporarily powers up the printer using factory default parameters.
Also, the printer’s current user configuration parameters and statistical information are
printed out on a Status Label. This provides useful information to help diagnose and
troubleshoot problems. The printer will use the factory default parameters until the printer
has been reset using a soft reset or by cycling power. The printer will then return to the
configuration shown on the Status Label.
3.12.4.1 Entering Diagnostic Mode
To enter the Diagnostic Mode, press and hold the Print Button “IN” while turning the printer
“ON.” Release the Print Button after printer begins to feed media. The printer will enter the
DIAGNOSTICS Mode, and print the Statistics label and a print test pattern. The printers will
autodetect for the active serial or USB port at 115200 Baud when in this mode.
The printer’s normal Soft Switch settings are ignored, and factory default settings are loaded
into the printer. These default settings will remain in effect until the printer power is cycled,
the RESET command is issued (^A1^D143), or a Soft RESTART command is issued
(^D32). These are the only ways to get out of the DIAGNOSTICS mode.
3.12.4.2 Statistics Label
The Statistics Label may be printed either by entering the DIAGNOSTICS Mode or sending
the Printing Statistics Command.