FEED Button Modes – Power OFF
FEED Button Modes – Power OFF

FEED Button Modes – Power OFF

This is the second of two advanced function sets of the
FEED
button. (The other is
FEED
Button Mode – Power ON. By noting changes in the state and color of the STATUS indicator light—specifically the patterns of these changes—, you can use the Power OFF modes to update and troubleshoot the printer.
To access the advanced operation Power OFF options, make sure the printer is turned ON and a roll of media is loaded. Then follow these instructions:
To...
Press and hold the
FEED
button and follow these instructions:
Result
Enter Forced Download mode...
Wait until the STATUS Indicator alternates Amber and Red, then release the
FEED
button.
Waiting
Data transferring
Booting up
Ready – Firmware updated
The printer waits for data to begin downloading the printer firmware file.
Your printer firmware may be configured to calibrate to the installed media and print a Configuration Report.
Boot up the printer in normal mode..
Continue holding the
FEED
button for three seconds, then release the button when the STATUS Indicator turns Amber.
Booting up
Ready
The printer boots up normally.
Enter Data Diagnostics Mode...
Continue holding the
FEED
button for at least three seconds before releasing it.
The printer boots up into Diagnostic (Hex Data Dump) mode and prints the following:
*********************** * Entering Diag Mode * ***********************
To return to Normal Operating mode...
Two or more seconds after leaving Data Diagnostic Mode (as discussed above), release the
FEED
button.
Alternatively, after the STATUS indicator turns green, hold the
FEED
button down for five or more seconds.
The printer returns to normal operating mode.