Chapter 3 — Configuring the Printer
26 EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide
Understanding Printer States
The PD42 printer can enter a number of different states, which
in turn indicate its current mode of operation. Information about
the state of the printer is provided via the LEDs and the display.
PD42 Printer States
State Explanation
Power Off
Upgrading Firmware is being upgraded.
TestMode See page 34.
Extended TestMode See page 36.
Setup Mode Setup mode is accessed from the display
(this may require a password if the printer
is running a Fingerprint application). In
Setup mode, you can change various
printer settings.
i-mode i-mode is accessed from the display when
the printer is idle. In i-mode the printer
will cycle through the various interfaces
with 5 second intervals.
PUP Power-UP (starting up)
Idle The printer is operational and is waiting for
print jobs.
Application running The printer is running a (Fingerprint)
application
Printing
Printing (wait for LTS) Waiting for Label Taken Sensor to indicate
that label has been taken.
Paused Paused during print job
Error Error state
Dumpmode In Dumpmode, the printer listens on all
communication ports and prints incoming
characters.
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