Key functions, Resetting the printer to factory defaults – AMT Datasouth 600 User Manual
Page 34
32
User Manual
Key functions
The table below indicates the function performed when a key is pressed during normal
operation and when held while the printer is powered up.
Key
Normal Operation
Pressed during Power Up
FEED
Feeds a Label
The printer generates a configuration label.
See Printing the Configuration Label for
details.
PAUSE
Stops printing and places the
printer on line.
Resumes printing if offline.
The printer performs a Calibration test. See
Calibration of Media Sensor for details.
CANCEL Pauses and deletes the current
print job.
Clears an error condition.
Reset the settings at E
2
PROM. See Resetting
the Printer for details
Resetting the Printer to Factory Defaults
Why perform a Factory Reset:
§ Reset the printer any time the emulation is
switched (PPLA to PPLB, or PPLB to PPLA
).
§ Reset the printer any time the emulation is upgraded.
§ Unexplained errors occur and the printer stops operation.
What is reset by when the printer is reset to Factory Default
§ All label parameters. See Calibrating the Media for resetting these parameters.
§ Heat (Darkness). If this function is not configured with the transmitted label it may
need to be reset.
§ Print Speed. If this function is not configured with the transmitted label it may need
to be reset.
§ Symbol Set. If this function is not configured with the transmitted label it may need
to be reset.
§ Any other emulation specific setting.
Procedure for resetting the printer to factory defaults
1. Power off the printer.
2. While pressing and holding the CANCEL key, power on the printer.
3. When the Ribbon LED blinks, release the Cancel key.
4. The reset is complete when all the LED’s are on.