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Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks
In addition to running a power cleaning cycle and replacing the cutter blade, 
you can use the Maintenance menu to set the printer’s date and time. You 
can also use the maintenance mode to change printer defaults and run 
special procedures.
Changing the Date and Time
Follow these steps to set the date and time:
1. Press the 
Menu   button.
2. Press the   button until you see 
MAINTENANCE, then press Menu   
again.
3. Press the   button until you see 
CLOCK SETTINGS, then press Menu 
.
4. Use the   or   buttons to set each item in the date and time, displayed 
in the following format: MM/DD/YY HH:MM.
Using the Maintenance Mode
The maintenance mode allows you to make special settings and perform 
maintenance procedures that may be needed occasionally. You can use the 
maintenance mode to do the following:
• Print a hex dump for diagnosing problems
• Change the language or units of measurements used on the printer’s 
control panel menus
• Change the default pressure setting for the automatic cutter
• Run a “super strong” cleaning cycle. 
• Return all of the printer’s control panel settings to their default values
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