Bematech MP-2100 TH - Manual (Page 9)

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MP-2100 TH · Revision 1.1
Operation Modes
The printer can be operated in the following modes:
Normal (Remote mode)
In this state, the printer is being controlled by the host through the serial, parallel or USB interfaces.
Dump mode
In this mode advanced users and programmers can identify communication problems between the host and the
printer or check if a certain programmed data is correctly being sent to the printer, thus being a debugging tool. To
start the hexadecimal dumping, turn on the printer while pressing the paper feed switch. A message will be
printed on the paper asking you to press once more the paper feed switch if Dump mode is desired, as shown:
Self-testing
To run a self-test press and hold the Paper Feed switch and turn it on. When the printer starts printing, the paper
feed button can be released. A message will be printed asking you waiting for the self-test. In the self-test you will
find the printer firmware version.
- Press PAPER switch once for DUMP MODE
Printer head cleaning procedure
Please releve to Appendix IV “Special Care” (page 28).