
Chapter 6— Using Test and Service Mode
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EasyCoder 4420 and 4440 Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual
To set the printer to Emulation mode using DIP switches
1
Upload label formats, fonts, and graphics from the 8636 or 8646
printer to the host computer.
2
Turn off the printer.
3
Disconnect the 86XX printer and install the 4420 or 4440 printer. See
Chapter 2 for information on installing the 4420 or 4440 printer.
4
Press and hold the Feed/Pause button while turning on the printer. The
printer prints out a hardware configuration label.
5
In the top bank of the Test and Service mode DIP switches, turn on
switches 1 and 3 and turn off switch 2.
6
Use the table below to help you choose the appropriate DIP switch
settings:
Setting
Description
86XX 10 mil
The printer emulates an 8636 or 8646 printer printing
multiples of 10 mil (0.01 inch) drag and picket bar codes.
86XX 15 mil
The printer emulates an 8636 or 8646 printer printing
multiples of 10 mil (0.01 inch) drag and picket bar codes.
Advanced 5 mil
(4420 default)
The printer uses the 4420 command set and prints in multiples
of 5 mil (0.005 inch) drag and picket bar codes.
Advanced 2.5 mil
(4440 default)
The printer uses the 4440 command set and prints in multiples
of 2.5 mil (0.0025 inch) drag and picket bar codes.
• To enable 10 mil emulation, turn on DIP switch 4 and turn off DIP
switch 5.
• To enable 15 mil emulation, turn on DIP switches 4 and 5.
• To enable 5 mil Advanced mode, turn off DIP switches 4 and 5.
• To enable 2.5 mil Advanced mode, turn off DIP switch 4 and turn
on DIP switch 5.
7
Press the Feed/Pause button.
The printer prints out the software configuration label. Verify that the
label states the correct mode.
8
Turn off the printer.
9
Reset the DIP switches to the original settings and then turn on the
printer.
10
Download the 86XX formats, fonts, and graphics from the host to the
4420 or 4440 printer.