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4 OUTLINE OF EACH MODE
This chapter describes the outline of each mode supported by the printer. Refer to each chapter for detailed
information.
4.1 ONLINE MODE
This mode is mainly used by users (operators).
The label or tag can be issued in the online mode. When an error occurs, the help function shows the cause
of the error, troubleshooting, and recovery from the error. The threshold setting, described below, is also a
part of the online mode.
4.1.1 Threshold setting mode
Threshold setting mode is provided to correct a print failure with pre-printed media.
When using pre-print label, print start positions may not be detected correctly with the usual media sensor
threshold, depending on the ink type. Such error can be prevented by setting the threshold just for the
pre-printed media to be used. Since the threshold setting value is stored in the non-volatile memory, it is
unnecessary to set the threshold again as long as the same pre-print media is used.
4.1.2 RFID calibration mode
In the RFID calibration mode, the distance to the optimum tag write/read position and AGC value required
for properly writing/reading data on/from RFID tags are obtained through a calibration, the obtained values
are set on the printer automatically, and they are reflected in the printer operation.
To write/read data on/from RFID tags with the bar code printer, it was necessary to manually set a
distance to the write/read position and an AGC value, used for detecting the target tag, with @003
command and in the system mode. However, these are automatically done in the RFID calibration mode.
4.1.3 Information mode
In the information mode, the total feed amount counted during feed and printing operations is displayed on
the LCD or printed in units of centimeter and inch.
Printing of the feed amount is performed on request.
4.2 USER SYSTEM MODE
The user system mode is accessible from the online mode. This mode contains the menus which might be
frequently changed mainly by users (administrator) or service persons.
In addition to the menus such as parameter setting and fine adjustment common to those in the System
Mode, issue condition display function, manual threshold setting, and system tools menu in which the printer
dumps received data are provided.
The values set in this mode are stored in the non-volatile memory.
