Genicom 3600 Manual De Usuario
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Testing and Adjusting
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Running Test and Service Mode From a Host Computer
When conducting Test and Service mode functions from a computer, hardware
diagnostic information is uploaded to the host from the printer.
diagnostic information is uploaded to the host from the printer.
The following table describes the commands you would issue from a host
terminal to run the Test and Service mode. To select Test and Service mode
from Print mode, send <ESC>T from the host terminal.
terminal to run the Test and Service mode. To select Test and Service mode
from Print mode, send <ESC>T from the host terminal.
Note:
All commands in Test and Service mode end with the command terminator (;),
except the last command in a message.
Test and Service Mode Command Descriptions
Command Code
Test
Description
A
Transmit Ambient
Temperature*
Temperature*
Transmits the ambient temperature sensor output back to
the host. The value ranges from 00 to FF.
the host. The value ranges from 00 to FF.
B
Printhead Resistance
Test*
Test*
Causes the printer to begin the printhead resistance test. The
printer will respond with the ASCII character string “pass”
or “fail.”
printer will respond with the ASCII character string “pass”
or “fail.”
C
Print Pitch Label
Causes the printer to print the pitch label.
D
Reset Printer
Configuration
Configuration
Sets the printer configuration to the factory defaults.
G
Transmit
Transmissive Sensor
Value
Transmissive Sensor
Value
Transmits the label gap output back to the host. Values
ranges from 00 to FF.
ranges from 00 to FF.
K
Dark Adjust*
This command changes the darkness of the print on your
labels. It is for fine-tuning only.
labels. It is for fine-tuning only.
L
Transmit Paper Path
Open Sensor Value*
Open Sensor Value*
Transmits the Paper Path Open switch value back to the
host. A value of 0 indicates the paper path is open and a
value of 1 means it is closed.
host. A value of 0 indicates the paper path is open and a
value of 1 means it is closed.
M
Transmit Reflective
Sensor Value
Sensor Value
Transmits the label mark reflective sensor output back to the
host. The values range from 00 to FF.
host. The values range from 00 to FF.
P
Transmit Printhead
Temperature Sensor
Value
Temperature Sensor
Value
Transmits the Printhead Temperature Sensor output back to
the host. Values range from 00 to FF.
the host. Values range from 00 to FF.
Q
Print Quality Label
Causes the printer to print out the print quality program
and model number label.
R
Exit Test and Service
Causes the printer to exit Test and Service mode.
* The printer ignores this command.