Chapter 5 — Setting up the Printer
EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 47
Extended Testmode
The extended testmode can be used to run additional tests. This
includes the option to print test labels, running a testfeed in slow
mode, entering dump mode and resetting to factory defaults.
The extended Testmode is entered by raising the printhead, and
switching power on while keeping the Print button pressed.
Extended Testmode will run a sequence which can be controlled
via the Print button, and raising or lowering the printhead. The
sequence of steps in the Extended Testmode follows in the table:
Testmode: Running the Dump mode
Step
Data/
Ready Error RtW Button Comment
6 The printer is now in Dumpmode and the printer scans the
communication ports. The printer will print any characters it
received on the communication ports to a label when exiting
dump mode.
7 Tap the button once to exit Dumpmode. If you tap the button
within two seconds of entering dump mode, no labels are
printed.
8 1 1 The printer will start as on
rebooted status. When
operational, Data/Ready
and RtW will be lit.
Extended Testmode: Activating
Step
Data/
Ready
Error RtW Button Comment
1 1 Make sure the printhead is
lifted. Press and hold the
Print button and switch the
printer On. Extended
Testmode is activated after
10 seconds.
2 flash flash flash All 3 LEDs flash rapidly four
times. Extended Testmode is
activated. Release button to
continue.