Recorder

Abstract

Abstract PURPOSE:To easily switch recording operational mode without need for initialization by interruption of a power supply or control by software from the host device side, by changing over by a controlling means a switching means for controlling a plurality of operational modes. CONSTITUTION:Synchronously with turning-ON of a power supply, the set status of DIP switches 5, 6 is read, and an initial operation is conducted. The status of a line switch and the like on a console panel 4 is read to judge whether the recorder is online. When the recorder is online, carriage and line feed motors 9, 10 and a recording head 11 are controlled to perform a predetermined recording operation. When the recorder is judged offline, the status of various switches on the console panel 4 is read. Next, the status of a mode- changing switch 7 is checked to see if a window 15 is open. When the window 15 is closed, data on the setting of the initially set DIP switches 5 is continuedly used. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the window 15 has been opened and then reclosed, an operational mode is set according to the DIP switches 6.

Inventors

• 👤 Koichi Ikeda

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