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Feed Button Modes
Power Off Mode (Communications Diagnostics Mode)
With the printer power off, press and hold the feed button while you turn on the power. The printer
prints out a listing of its current configuration (see Figure 22). After printing the label, the printer will
automatically enter a diagnostic mode in which the printer prints out a literal representation (see Figure
23)of alldatasubsequently received. Toexitthe diagnosticmodeand resumeprinting,turnoff andthen
turn on the printer.
Power On Modes
Withthe printerpoweron andtopcover closed,pressand holdthe feedbuttonfor severalseconds. The
green status LED will flash a number of times in sequence. The explanation at the right (Action) shows
what happens when you release the key after the specific number of flashes.
Flash
Sequence
Action
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The media sensor calibrates and a media sensor profile prints (see “Manual
Calibration” on page 49).
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To reset the communication parameters. Press and release the feed button while
the LED rapidly flashes yellow and green.
For autobaud synchronization: Send a ZPL II format to the printer while the LED
rapidly flashes yellow and green. When the printer and host are synchronized, the
LED changes to solid green. NOTE: No labels will print during autobaud
synchronization.
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Resets the factory defaults, auto calibrates, and saves settings into memory.
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The print width calibrates. While the status LED alternately flashes green and
yellow, a series of stacking rectangles print on the label. When the rectangle prints
to the outer edges of the label, press and release the feed button. The label width
and current communication parameters will be saved into memory.
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The print darkness calibrates. A series of nine samples print, starting with the
lightest and ending with the darkest image. When the desired print darkness is
achieved, press and release the feed button. The print darkness will be saved into
memory.
If the feed button remains pressed after a 7-flash sequence, the printer will ignore the button when it
is released.