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~JN - Head Test Fatal

Enables fatal mode for printhead element failures

~JN - Head Test Fatal

Overview

The ~JN command resets the printhead element error override, making printhead element failures fatal again. Acts as a toggle for ~JO, causing the printer to enter fault status if subsequent printhead testing detects bad printing elements.

Syntax

~JN

Parameters

None

Description

  • Restores fatal error mode
  • Cancels ~JO override
  • Printer faults on bad elements
  • Head indicator turns on steadily

Examples

Restore Fatal Errors

~JN

Enables fatal mode after ~JO temporary override.

Error Behavior

Fatal Mode (Normal)

  • Bad elements detected → Fault status
  • Printing stops
  • Operator intervention required
  • Printer awaits repair

Non-Fatal Mode (~JO override)

  • Bad elements ignored
  • Printing continues
  • Quality may degrade
  • Temporary measure only

When to Use

Restore to Fatal

  • After troubleshooting
  • Before production
  • When printhead repaired
  • For quality assurance

Cancellation of Override

~JN cancels ~JO:

  1. Send ~JO (temporary override)
  2. Test printing continues
  3. Send ~JN (restore fatal mode)
  4. Resume normal error handling
  • ~JO - Head Test Non-Fatal
  • ^JT - Head Test Interval
  • ^SR - Set Head Resistance

See Also