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TTP 5250 Kiosk Printer Evaluation Kit – Getting Started
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OPERATING THE PRINTER ON-LINE
Even though it is possible to see some of the printer's capabilities by running the off-line
test procedure described in Section 5.4, operating the printer on-line gives you the
possibility to test all printer functions in depth. See the Installation Manual for command
syntax and detailed descriptions of all available printer commands.
6.1 Normal
mode
You can now operate the printer using the commands and ESC codes described in the
Installation Manual. Alternatively, use the MS Windows based TTP editor to select among
a number of command examples. See 6.3.
Pressing the paper feed switch produces a form feed operation.
6.2
Hex dump mode
The printer can be set to a hex dump mode during on-line operation. This means that all
data transferred between the host and the printer will be printed in both HEX code and as
ASCII characters.
1.
Verify that the power is switched OFF.
2.
Lower the print head lever to
horizontal
position.
3.
Depress the paper feed button and keep it depressed.
4.
Power ON the printer and release the paper feed button.
5.
Raise the print head release lever to
vertical
position. The printer is now in the HEX
dump mode and all on-line communication is printed in both HEX format and ASCII
character format. The HEX print mode is formatted for 60 mm wide paper and 16
characters print width irrespective of the paper width used in the printer. If the last
line contains fewer that 16 characters, this line will not be printed until you execute
the next step.
6.
Depress the paper feed button temporarily. This ensures that the last transmitted
characters become printed. The printer cuts the paper and feeds it out.
7.
Exit from the HEX dump mode by switching the printer OFF.
8.
Switch the power ON again to resume normal on-line operation.
6.3
Using the TTP Editor
If a PC is used as host, you can install the TTP Editor (MS Windows program) from the
enclosed diskette and operate the printer using a number of command string examples as
a basis. The on-line help contains all commands with explanations, it is most helpful.
