ZD888TA/ZD230TA Thermal Transfer Desktop Printer User Guide

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 * *********************** See Diagnosing Communication Issues.
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.