Paxar 612, 611, 610 Default Printer Settings, Using the Control Panel, Printer Status Lights

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Default Printer Settings

These defaults can be changed using Paxar's PCMate software. Print Speed - 4.0 ips (inches per second), Ribbon - High Energy, Supply Type - Black Mark, Contrast - 255, Backfeed - Enabled, Dispense Position - 120 dots, Backfeed Distance - 110 dots.

Using the Control Panel

The control panel helps you check printer status, displays error codes, and allows you to perform some basic printer functions.

Printer Status Lights

Power:

The printer shows a steady green light when it is on.

Supplies:

The printer shows a blinking amber light when it is out of

 

labels or ribbon, or when you have a supply jam.

Paused:

The printer shows a steady amber light when paused.

 

The printer shows a blinking amber light when there is a

 

data, communication, or data formatting error. See the

 

status code box for the error code. The printer also

 

shows a blinking amber light when it's ready to print a

 

label in the On-Demand mode. See Chapter 3, "Printing"

 

for more information.

4 Getting Started

Users Manual - 610/611/612 Printers

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Contents 610 / 611 / 612 Printers Paxar Systems Group Manual Edition MarchThis page left blank intentionally Contents Contacting Paxar TroubleshootingAppendix a Specifications & Accessories Getting Started Unpacking the Printer Connecting the Power CableAudience Establishing Communications Connecting the Communication CableDefault Serial Port Communication Values Printer Status Lights Default Printer SettingsUsing the Control Panel Button Functions Status Code BoxSetting Dip Switches DIP Switches Lower DIP Switches Flow Control DiagnosticsFeed Mode VerifierLoading Supplies Loading Labels 610 Do not pick up the printer By the supply holder Peel Bar Ribbon Bar Loading Supplies ∙ 14 ∙ Loading Supplies Loading Labels 16 ∙ Loading Supplies Loading Supplies ∙ 18 ∙ Loading Supplies Loading Supplies ∙ Loading Ribbon Loading Supplies ∙ Take-up Reel Back Reel Loading Supplies ∙ Adjusting the Wide/Narrow Knobs Loading Supplies ∙ Printing PrintingPrinting an Error Label Printer Alignment Top and Bottom CopyNon-Printing Zone Preventing JamsAdjusting Print Positions Printing Serial Bar CodesAdjusting the Cut Angle Supply PositionPrint Position Margin PositionUsing the Knife Adjusting the Drop TrayNafta Font Care Symbol Font SamplesGinetex Font Care and Maintenance Clearing Supply Jams Clearing a Knife JamCleaning 36 ∙ Care and Maintenance Replacing the Printhead 38 ∙ Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance ∙ Snap the printhead into place Adjusting the Print Contrast Replacing the Fuse Lubricating the Knife Troubleshooting Printing a Test Label Troubleshooting Problem ActionError Messages Data ErrorsOption number must be 1, 4, 30, 31, 42, 50, 60, or Troubleshooting ∙ 50 ∙ Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ∙ Error Description/Action Communication FailuresData Formatting Errors Machine Faults Troubleshooting ∙ Appendix a Specifications & Accessories Printer SpecificationsSupply Specifications Paxar SystemsRibbon Specifications Ribbon WidthsAccessories Contacting Paxar