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Troubleshooting
Print Engine Diagnostics
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Communication Diagnostics Test
The communication diagnostics test is a troubleshooting tool for checking the interconnection
between the print engine and the host computer. When the printer is in diagnostics mode, it
prints all data received from the host computer as straight ASCII characters with the hex
values below the ASCII text. The print engine prints all characters received, including control
codes such as CR (carriage return).
Figure 17 shows a typical test label from this test.
Figure 17 • Communication Diagnostics Test Label
To use communication diagnostics mode, complete these steps:
1. Set the print width equal to or less than the label width being used for the test. See Print
Width on page 77 for more information.
2. Set the DIAGNOSTICS MODE option to ENABLED. For methods, see Communication
Diagnostics Mode on page 87.
The printer enters diagnostics mode and prints any data received from the host computer
on a test label
3. Check the test label for error codes. For any errors, check that your communication
parameters are correct.
Errors show on the test label as follows:
• FE indicates a framing error.
• OE indicates an overrun error.
• PE indicates a parity error.
• NE indicates noise.
4. Turn the print engine off (O) and then back on (I) to exit this self test and return to normal
operation.
Note • The test label prints upside-down.
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