Printer Operation; Front Panel; Status Light Conditions; Control Button - Datamax MP Compact4 Mark II Operator's Manual

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The printer is equipped with a single multi-function Control Button and tri-color Status Light.
3.1.1

Status Light Conditions

Ready to print.
(Green)
Printer is in Hex Dump Mode, see Section 3.1.3.
(Yellow)
Out of stock\labels or printer jam.
Clear the printer jam or reload labels as necessary; press the Control Button to clear.
(Red)
Internal printer temperature is too hot, printer has entered a "cool down" mode.
(Red Flashing)
3.1.2

Control Button

Status Light 'Green' (Ready Mode)
With the status light solid green the control button will function as follows:
Printer at Idle - Printer feeds media to the next label.
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Printing Labels - Pauses Printer, press again to resume.
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Status Light 'Red' (Paused or Error Condition)
The red status light indicates that operator attention is required. In this state pressing the control button
will function as follows:
Printer is Paused - Printer resumes normal operation; Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel
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current print job.
Error Mode - Clears error, feeds media to next label and resumes operation.
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Printer Reset
The printer can be reset by pressing and holding the Control Button for at least 10 seconds, then release
the button, the Status Light will turn off momentarily. Resetting the printer will clear RAM of downloaded
images, fonts, label formats, and remove temporary printer configuration changes.
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