Understanding the Feed Button
Understanding the Status LED
PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User's Guide
Use the next table to understand the functions of the Feed button.
Understanding the Feed Button
When You Do This:
Press and release the Feed
button
Hold down the Feed button
while the power is on
The status LED turns green, orange, or red to indicate the current
status of the printer. Use the next table to understand the status LED
states.
Status LED States
LED State
Description
Blinking green
The printer is in autosensing mode.
The printer is downloading a font, form, or graphic.
Solid green
The printer is in Ready mode.
The printer is in Print mode.
The printer is in Dump mode.
Solid orange
The printer is in Boot mode.
Blinking red
There is a media jam, or the printhead or stepper motor
is overheated.
The printer is downloading firmware.
Solid red
The printer is out of media or ribbon.
The printer is in Error mode.
Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers
This Happens:
The media advances a short distance out of
the printer.
The printer enters Media Sensing mode.
When you release the button, the printer
performs a testprint. For more information,
see
"Performing a Testprint" on page
32.
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