Industrial Data Systems IDS 152 - Manual (Page 6)

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE IDS152 FUNCTIONS AND CAPABILITIES
This section is divided into 5 parts:
2.1 THE IDS152 CONNECTORS, SWITCHES AND LEDS.
The physical characteristics of the IDS152.
2.2 PRINT FEATURES
.
Ticket formatting features .
2.3 BATTERY BACKUP FEATURES
.
Ticket numbering and the clock functions.
2.4 THE BASIC PRINTER MODE
.
General purpose ticket printer mode.
2.5 THE SPECIAL APPLICATION MODES.
Weighing applications .
2.1 THE IDS152 CONNECTORS, SWITCHES AND LEDS.
The front of the printer has 2 switches ( PRINT and AUX) and
2 light emitting diodes (READY and FORM).
The
PRINT switch activates a Print Request signal that can
be sent to the host device.
The
AUX switch cycles the print head and activates the paper
release mechanism.
The functions of the PRINT and AUX switches will change if
any of the Special Application modes are selected.
The
READY light indicates that the printer is ready for
receiving print commands. It turns off when the printer is
busy. It FLASHES on and off when the printer is in the test
mode or if an error is detected.
The
FORM light indicates that there is no ticket in the
printer. It turns OFF when the ticket is properly in place.
On the rear of the printer is the Line connector, the
DATA I/O connector, and the Power Switch.
Behind the access panel are a thumbwheel switch, a push
button switch (
ENTER SWITCH), and an LED (ENTER LIGHT).
The switches are used to select print features and the
printer's mode of operation.