Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers
Media Compartment
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Understanding the Feed Button (continued)
Action
Holding the Feed button
down
There are also cover open buttons located on each side of the printer
which you press to access the media compartment.
The PF8t is a thermal transfer or direct thermal capable printer. The
media compartment accommodates the media supply and the
transfer ribbon supply. In direct thermal printers like the PF8d, the
top cover and the print mechanism are combined into a single unit.
Label roll
holder
Platen
cover
PF8d Media Compartment
Results
Holding the button down when the power
is turned on causes the printer to enter
Media Sensing mode. The printer
configuration page prints when you release
the button.
Print
mechanism
Spindle
Label guide
(2 places)
Platen
cover
Platen
roller
Black mark
sensor
PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User's Guide
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