Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers
Features of the PF8 Printers
This section describes the front controls and indicators, components of the media compartment, and connections located on the rear of the PF8d and PF8t printers.
Front Controls and Indicators
The PF8 printers are controlled by using a Power switch, a Feed button, and a
The Power switch is located on the side of the PF8d and on the back of the PF8t.
You can use the Feed button in two ways:
•Tapping it
When power is turned on and the printer is loaded with media (and possibly ribbon), tapping the Feed button causes the media to form feed.
•Holding it down
When power is turned on, holding the Feed button down causes the printer to enter Media Sensing mode and print the printer configuration page when the button is released.
There are also cover open buttons located on each side of the printer which you press to access the media compartment.
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PF8d and PF8t Front Controls |
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