Chapter 4 Setting the DIP Switches Finding the DIP switches As shown in the illustration below, the DIP switches are located on the bottom of the printer. The DIP switches are used to set the printer to perform various func- tions The TM-U300C/U300D DIP switches are numbered SW-1 to SW-10 and the TM-U300PC/U300PD DIP switches are numbered SW-1 to SW-8, from left to right as shown in figure below. The tables on the following pages describes the DIP switch functions. ■ Setting the DIP switches Follow these steps when changing DIP switch settings: ➀ Turn the printer power switch off. ➁ Flip the DIP switches using tweezers or another narrow-ended tool.
Switches are on when up and off when down in the figure below. DIP Switches TM-U300PC/U300PD ➂ The new setting takes effect when you turn on the printer. NOTES: Always change DIP switch settings when the printer is turned off. Changes made with the power on have no effect until you turn the printer off and then on again. 23