Advanced Functions - Postek iQ200 User Manual

iQ200 User's Manual

3.1.3 Advanced Functions

Media Calibration
When the printer is on standby, press and hold the [FEED/Calibration] button (hold for around 4
seconds), the printer will automatically feed labels and the media calibration is done. During this
process, the [READY] and [MEDIA] indicators will start blinking. When the two indicators stop
blinking and return to a steady state, the media calibration is complete.
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When it is the first time installing the media or when changing to a different type of media,
media calibration must be performed.
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No calibration is needed when using continuous media.
Obtaining Printer Configuration Information
When the printer is on standby, press and hold the [PAUSE/Self Test] button (hold for around 4
seconds), the [READY] and [MEDIA] indicators will blink once and then return to a steady state,
the printer will print a self-test page with detailed information regarding the printer's configuration
then return to standby.
The information includes: The printer's model, firmware version, hardware's parameters and its
current status, thermal transfer/direct thermal mode, font list, etc.
Reset to Factory Settings
When the printer is on standby, press and hold the [CANCEL/Reset] button (hold for around 4
seconds), the [READY] and [MEDIA] indicators will start blinking (if no further input is detected
for the next 8 seconds then the printer will return to standby). Release the [CANCEL/Reset] button
and press it again to initiate the reset process, the [READY] indicator would be off and the [MEDIA]
indicator would start blinking, when the two indicators are lit and return to a steady state, the reset
process is complete.
The number of printed labels (pcs) and printed length (m) cannot be restored to factory default
value.
Chapter 3: Operations and Settings
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