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Intermec PF8T, PF8D Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer, Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor

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3Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer

3Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer

Use this chapter to troubleshoot and maintain your PF8d and PF8t printers. This chapter contains these sections:

•Troubleshooting

•Upgrading the Firmware

•Cleaning the Case

•Cleaning the Printhead

•Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure

•Adjusting the Print Alignment

•Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor

•Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor

PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide

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Intermec PF8T, PF8D Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer, Troubleshooting Upgrading the Firmware Cleaning the Case

Contents

User’s Guide PF8d/PF8t PrintersPage Page User’s Guide PF8d/Pf8t PrintersIntermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters Description of Change Document ChangeVersion Date PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s GuidePF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide Contents ContentsPF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer ContentsB Media Specifications Contents PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s GuideSafety Information Before You BeginServices Global Services and SupportSupport Warranty DescriptionWho Should Read This Manual Patent InformationUnderstanding the LED Indicators 1 Using the PF8 PrintersIntroducing the PF8 Printers Features of the PF8 Printers PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s GuideIntroducing the PF8 Printers Features of the PF8 Printers Front Controls and IndicatorsMedia Compartment Chapter 1 - Using the PF8 PrintersPF8d Media Compartment PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 1 - Using the PF8 Printersadjustment PF8t Media CompartmentPF8d and PF8t Rear View Connections and Controls Other Features and ConnectionsChapter 1 - Using the PF8 Printers PF8d Wall-Mount HolesUnderstanding the LED Indicators LED Status IndicatorsChapter 1 - Using the PF8 Printers PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s GuideInstalling the Compact Flash PF8t Only 2 Installing the PrinterConnecting the Printer to Your Network Turning on the Printer Understanding Auto-Sensing Mode Creating and Printing LabelsConnecting the Printer Through the Serial Port Connecting the Printer to Your NetworkConnecting the Printer Through the USB Interface Connecting the Printer Through the Parallel Port3 Click the Install InterDriver link Chapter 2 - Installing the PrinterPF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Installing the Printer PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s GuidePage Chapter 2 - Installing the Printer PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s GuideTurning On the Printer To power the printerDanger of personal injury if the printer and power supply Installing the Compact Flash PF8t Only To install the compact flash cardUnderstanding Auto-Sensing Mode To use Auto-Sensing modeCreating and Printing Labels Loading MediaIntroduction Cut-Off Loading Media for Tear-off OperationTear-Off Peel-OffNote The PF8d spindle lifts up, but remains attached to the printer while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle compartment 4 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward 5 Adjust the label guide to fit the media you are usingChapter 2 - Installing the Printer PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s GuideLoading Media for Peel-Off Operation To load peel-off mediaLoading Media for Cut-Off Operation Loading an Media from an External SupplyTo load cut-off media Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon PF8t Only To load a fresh ribbon roll3 Lift the print carriage halfway up while keeping the top cover fully opened. Insert a new ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply shaft To remove a partially used ribbon Chapter 2 - Installing the Printer PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s GuideChapter 2 - Installing the Printer PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s GuideCleaning the Printhead Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PrinterTroubleshooting Upgrading the Firmware Cleaning the Case Adjusting the Print Alignment Adjusting the Label Taken SensorProblem TroubleshootingChapter 3 - Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Solution or ReasonUpgrading the Firmware Cleaning the CaseCleaning the Printhead To clean the printheadAdjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure PF8t only To adjust thermal printhead pressureAdjusting the Printhead Alignment Adjusting the Label Taken SensorAdjusting the Label Gap Sensor “Understanding Auto-Sensing Mode” on pageA Specifications PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s GuidePF8d Specifications Fonts Download Communication Interfaces Serial Interface ConnectionsUSB Interface Interface cable Parallel cable compatible with PC Parallel InterfaceHandshake DSTB connects to the printer, BUSY connects to the host FunctionPF8t Specifications Internal InterfaceSensor Detection Environment PowerPrinter Dimensions CertificationParallel Interface Appendix A - SpecificationsUSB Interface FunctionAccessories Cutter KitInternal Interface Stripper Module Appendix A - SpecificationsPF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Appendix A - Specifications PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s GuideB Media Specifications PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s GuideExamples of Premium Quality Media Direct Thermal MediaThermal Transfer Media Examples of Economy Quality MediaExamples of Polyesters Examples of Coated PapersExamples of Polyethylene Plastics TTR High Gloss PolyesterHigh Performance HP/TMX2200 Transfer RibbonsGeneral Purpose GP/TMX1500 High Resistance HR/TMX3201/TMX3202a b c LabelsChapter B - Media Specifications PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s GuideTag length b Tags and Strip with SlotsTag or strip width a Detection slot width cTag length b Tags and Strip with Black MarksTag or strip width a Detection slot/Black mark width cPlain Continuous Stock 934-011-002 PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide