Specifications

MODE Key
The MODE Key causes the printer to enter the Configuration Mode. In this
Mode, the Print Darkness, Media Tear-Off Position, and Label Top Position
settings can be adjusted.
The Media Calibration procedure is also activated by the MODE key.
Refer to the user’s guide for details on the Configuration Mode and the Media
Calibration procedures.
Front Panel LEDs
Refer to Figure 2.1 for the location of the LEDs.
NOTE: If an operating condition which causes an LED to be ON constantly and
one which causes the same LED to flash occur at the same time, the LED will
flash.
LED Name Status Indication
POWER ON Printer is ON. The AC Power ON/OFF Switch is in the ON position
and the power cord is connected.
PRINTHEAD OFF Normal operation.
ON Printhead Over Temperature condition. Printing stops until the
printhead cools down. Printing resumes automatically.
Printhead Under Temperature condition. Printing continues.
Flashing Printhead Open.
PAPER/
RIBBON
OFF Media and ribbon (if used) are properly loaded.
ON Paper out.
Flashing 1. In Thermal Transfer Mode: Ribbon is out.
2. In Direct Thermal Mode: Ribbon is in the printer.
PAUSE OFF Normal operation.
ON Printer has stopped all printing operations.
DATA OFF Idle, no data being received.
ON Labels are printing.
Single
flash
The CANCEL key was pressed and a format was successfully
deleted from the print queue.
Flashing Receiving data from host computer.
Slow
flashing
Printer sent a “stop transmitting data” (X-OFF) command to the host
computer.
DARKEN ON
Printer is in the Configuration Mode. See the Mode Key operation
for more information.
POSITION ON
CALIBRATE ON
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