Chapter 7. Auxiliary Functions 
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7.4. Back Up Data to USB Memory 
This section describes how to backup data to the USB memory. 
 
7.4.1. Copying data at once 
 
[NOTE] The backup data is due for 14 days. If it exceeds that, it cannot be used. 
 
(1)  Functions 
●  Backs up messages and user patterns to USB memory. 
●  Backed up data can be copied to the IJ printer. 
●  You can select the following data types when copying data to the IJ printer. 
 
Selectable data types when copying data 
● Includes the settings of print description, print format, and print 
specifications. 
● Saved messages are to be backed up, but the current message is not. 
● To back up the current message, save and back it up as a saved 
message. 
● Includes the standard patterns of all dot matrix sizes. 
● Includes the saved characters of all dot matrix sizes. 
 
●  Data of multiple IJ printers can be backed up to one USB memory. 
●  A file put and named with the manufacturing number and the date of back up with the extension “hijp” is 
created in USB memory. 
   <e.g.>  U212345678_20210826_1351.00.hijp 
 
 
●  When copying backed up data from USB memory to an IJ printer, select the copy destination folder. 
●  One USB memory can store data of up to 100 IJ printers. However, it must not exceed the USB memory 
capacity. 
●  Use the [Setting] menu to remove and insert USB memory. 
●  Do not repeatedly remove and insert USB memory. 
●  When copying standard pattern data, start the [Copy data] function while the unit is stopped. 
 
 
 
   
● Use USB memory with interface 3.0/2.0/1.1 and FAT16 or FAT32 file system. 
● When performing [Copy IJP→USB] or [Copy data USB→IJP], if [USB Memory Error] 
occurs or the USB memory cannot be recognized, verify the USB format (FAT16 or FAT32) 
on a PC. 
● Please periodically back up messages and user patterns.