The Diag Tool is your all-in-one solution for managing and optimizing your barcode printer. This powerful utility integrates a range of features designed to give you complete control over your printer’s operation. With the diag tool, you can effortlessly explore and modify printer settings, diagnose issues, upload essential resources, and send direct commands, all from a single interface. Troubleshooting printer problems becomes significantly easier and faster with instant access to printer status and configuration details.
Getting Started with the Diagnostic Tool
Launching the diag tool is straightforward:
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Locate and double-click the Diag Tool icon to initiate the software.
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Once open, you’ll discover four core functionalities within this diagnostic utility: Printer Configuration, File Manager, Bitmap Font Manager, and Command Tool, each designed to streamline your printer management tasks.
Unlocking Printer Functions
To access printer-specific functions within the diag tool:
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Begin by selecting the PC interface that your barcode printer is connected through.
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Next, click on the “Printer Function” button to enter the setup menu.
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The “Printer Function” group offers a suite of detailed options, including:
| Function | Description |
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| Calibrate Sensor | Fine-tune the media sensor specified in your Printer Setup. |
| Ethernet Setup | Configure network settings like IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for Ethernet-enabled printers. |
| RTC Setup | Synchronize your printer’s Real Time Clock with your computer for accurate timekeeping. |
| Print Test Page | Generate a test print to verify printer functionality and print quality. |
| Reset Printer | Perform a printer reboot to resolve temporary issues. |
| Factory Default | Revert the printer to its original factory settings, erasing current configurations. |
| Dump Text | Activate dump mode for detailed printer communication analysis. |
| Ignore AUTO.BAS | Control the execution of downloaded AUTO.BAS programs. |
| Configuration Page | Print a detailed report of the printer’s current configuration settings. |
| Password Setup | Secure printer settings with a password to prevent unauthorized modifications. |
Download the Diag Tool and Guides
Enhance your printer management today by downloading the diag tool and accompanying documentation:
DiagTool utility:https://dl.waspbarcode.com/kb/printer/DiagTool_v1.63.zip
DiagTool Quick Start Guide:https://dl.waspbarcode.com/kb/printer/DiagTool_v1.50-quick-start-guide.pdf
Shift X and Shift Y instructions:https://dl.waspbarcode.com/kb/printer/Printer-Shift-Conversions.pdf
Older versions:https://dl.waspbarcode.com/kb/printer/DiagTool_v1.54.ziphttps://dl.waspbarcode.com/kb/printer/DiagTool_v1.18.zip
