Dascom DC-2300 - Printer Modes and Operation; 3.1 Normal Mode

DC-2300 User Manual v1.0
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CHAPTER 3 NORMAL MODE AND USER MODE
You can change between Normal and User Modes when the Printer is operating.
This section outlines the differences between these two modes and how to switch from one to the
other.
3.1 Normal Mode
Normal mode: After start up, the Printer goes into Normal Mode in which the Printer can print cards.
In this mode, after you press the ▲ button for 1 second, the OLED displays the unused ribbon
indicated by a series of “*” marks. Each “*” represents 20% remaining:
Ribbon Empty[*****]Full
In this mode, after you press the ▼ button for 1 second, the OLED displays the temperatures of the
Heater unit and Print Head:
TPH Temp： 43℃
Env Temp： 38℃
Normal Mode Message List:
Initialize The printer undergoes system diagnostic and initialization.
Cards remaining in Printer from a previous irregular session will
be ejected.
Ready The printer is awaiting host requests or commands.
Printing
The printer is in a printing session.
Power Save Mode
The printer is in an energy saving state.