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The self-test result indicated whether the printer is operating properly. Also with this, user can check
following options or status of the printer.
Control circuit
Printer mechanism
Printing quality
ROM version
Interface setting
This test is independent of any other equipment or software.
Running the self test
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is closed properly before performing the self test
2. Turn the printer on holding the FEED button, then the self-test will start. The self-test prints the printer
setting value and then prints the following, and pauses. (Error LED On)
SELECT MODE BY BUTTON
1. ASCII PRINT
2. ECO MODE
3. PRINTER SETTING
4. HEXADUMP MODE
3. Press the FEED button consecutively (1~4)
1. ASCII PRINT
(press the FEED button once)
Printing test page constructed with ACII code.
2. ECO MODE
(press the FEED button twice)
Set the ECO mode for saving paper and power.
(Default font type, Reduce paper margin, Density)
3. PRINTER SETTING
(press the FEED button triple time)
Set the printer option.
(Serial baudrate, Cutting mode, Error beep)
4. HEXADUMP MODE
(press the FEED button quad time)
Printing the HEX value received from the interface
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Wait for 5~6 seconds if you want to exit. Printer performs a cutting when exiting this mode
4. The printer is ready to receive data after finishing setting.
4. Self Test