Notes:
1.
t Motor runs the pla
2.
Test Cutter cycles the c
3.
TOF Sensor View sho
number to vary widely
at the sensor is functional. It is normal for this value to fluctuate slightly even when
stock is not being loaded or unloaded.
4.
Exit Sensor View shows the numeric value read from the Exit Sensor. Passing stock over the Exit Sensor should cause the
number to vary widely indicating that the sensor is functional. It is normal for this value to fluctuate slightly even when
stock is not being passed across the sensor.
5.
Head Up Sw. View shows the value read from the head position switch. Opening and closing the print head latch should
cause this value to display whether the head is up or down.
6.
Temp/Voltage View shows the print head substrate temperature and output voltage of the 24 volt supply. The print head
temperature may increase after printing a large number of tags, otherwise it should be close to room temperature. If the
print head temperature reaches 60 degrees C., the ET6000 indicates a temperature fault and disables printing until the print
head cools down. The voltage reading from the 24 volt supply is approximately 24 volts and can vary depending on the
load of the power supply. If this voltage exceeds 25 volts, the ET6000 indicates an overvoltage fault and disables printing
until the voltage is back in the acceptable range. It is normal for some fluctuation of these readings, even when the printer
is idle.
7.
Test Display turns on all dots on the LCD display and all the LEDs. Press any key to exit this test.
8.
New Prrinthead must be selected whenever a new print head is installed into the ET6000. Selecting this option causes
several actions: all print head specific counters are zeroed and a new print head baseline resistance is measured and stored.
It is important to select this item whenever, and only when, a new print head is installed so a correct baseline resistance is
used in the print head power management and when setting the criteria to detect bad dots. Failure to do so can lead to
premature print head failure or poor print quality.
9.
Prnhd Profile causes the ET6000 to measure the current resistance value of each of the 640 print head dot elements. The
result is printed on a graph along with baseline resistance, high and low resistance tolerance markings. Note that the
profile takes about 20 seconds to perform.
10.
Sensor Setup menu is identical to the "Selected Stock Type" TOF Setup menu except with the addition of the Auto Sensor
Set item. Any TOF sensor settings made in this menu via the sensor calibration procedure are used globally when a new
stock type is created (copies from the maintenance menu settings). No TOF calibrations made under the maintenance
menu will affect the TOF operation of any of the stock types (these must be made under the specific stock type menu).
The Auto Sensor Set option calculates the TOF level without any stock loaded and calibrates the Exit sensor. These
calculations affect Unit operation globally, not matter what stock type is selected.
11.
Erase AEA Flash causes the AEA memory that stores downloaded PECTABs, logos, and templates to be erased. This
option is required if the memory becomes corrupted for some reason. It should not be used otherwise because all objects
in this memory will be permanently erased. Resident fonts and logos are not affected.
12.
Test NetArm Communications tests PCBA comm.. Only available if the optional is installed.
Tes
ten motor for a short time. User is prompted to lift the print head during test.
utter blade once and returns it to the home position.
ws the numeric value read from the TOF Sensor. Loading and unloading stock should cause the
indicating th
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