4.0.6Resetting the Printer

Depending upon the method used, there are three reset levels possible:

4.0.6.1Soft Reset

To reset the printer and clear any temporary host settings:

With the printer ‘On’, press and hold the CANCEL Key for approximately four seconds.

4.0.6.2Level One Reset

To return the printer to the factory default settings or, if saved, to restore the Factory Setting File:

nTurn ‘Off’ the printer.

oPress and hold the PAUSE and CANCEL Keys while turning ‘On’ the printer; continue to depress the keys until the ‘SYSTEM RESET’ message flashes.

;Note: This reset has the same effect as the System Settings / Set Factory Defaults selection in the menu system. (See Section 4.1 for a listing of the factory default settings and Section 4.1.5 for information about the Factory Setting File.)

4.0.6.3Level Two Reset

To return the printer to the factory default settings, and clear all the calibration and adjustment parameters:

nTurn ‘Off’ the printer.

oPress and hold the PAUSE, FEED, and CANCEL Keys while turning ‘On’ the printer; continue to depress the keys until the ‘SYSTEM RESET’ message flashes.

;Note: After executing a Level 2 Reset, the media calibration must be performed; see Section 5.0. A listing of the factory default settings can be found in Section 4.1.

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Datamax I-4208, I-4206 manual Resetting the Printer, Soft Reset

I-4206, I-4208 specifications

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