Multi-Function Buttons; Ready Mode Functions; Delayed Power-Up Functions - Datamax Mark II Operator's Manual

3 . 3 M u l t i - F u n
3 . 3 M u l t i - F u n
3 . 3
M u l t i - F u n
Three buttons ( , , and
F1 F2

Ready Mode Functions

Control, calibration, and test functions can be performed when the printer is idle. Initiate the desired function
by pressing the respective button (or button combination) as detailed below.
Function
Pause
Feed Media / Clear Fault
Cancel
Soft Reset
Print Test Label
Print Configuration Label
Print Ethernet Label
Quick Calibration
Empty Calibration

Delayed Power-Up Functions

Some system functions can be initiated during power-up, as detailed below. Initiate the desired function by
turning ON the printer and, while all 3 lights are ON, pressing and holding the respective button combination
until all lights turn OFF.
Function
Hex Dump
Level 1 Reset
Level 2 Reset
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perform different functions depending upon the mode of the printer:
F3
)
Button(s)
F1
F2
F3
Press and Hold
F1 + F3
F1 F2
+
F2 F3
+
F1 F2
+ +
Press and Hold
F2
Press and Hold
F2
F1 +
Button(s)
Press and Hold
F2
Press and Hold
F1 + F3
Press and Hold
F2 F3
F1 + +
Pauses and un-pauses the printer
Feeds one label or clears fault condition
Cancels the current batch of labels. Press the
PAUSE Button to print the next batch of labels in
the print buffer.
Resets the printer
Prints the Test Label
Produces Database Configuration and Test Label
Prints the printers Ethernet configuration
F3
Performs Quick Calibration; see Section 3.7.1.
Performs Empty Calibration; see Section 3.7.2.
Enters Hex Dump Mode; see Section 3.8.3.
Resets the printer to a saved configuration file.
Resets the printer to the factory default settings.
Chapter 3 – Printer Operation
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