1
upper mechanism
The unit that prints on paper.
2
release lever
Releases the upper mechanism to make it easier to remove paper
when the paper is jammed.
3
scanner unit
Scanning device available only on the scanner models.
The PLQ-50CSK only has the lower side.
4
print head
Prints on paper.
5
ribbon cartridge
Contains ink ribbon.
6
ribbon-tightening knob
Turn this to remove any slack in the ribbon.
Control Panel
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Factory Default Setting
The explanation below is based on the factory default settings and the buttons and the lights functions
may vary from the explanations below depending on the printer settings implemented to your printer.
1
Ready
light (Orange)
On when output data is in buffer, or is being printed.
Flashes when an error has occurred during a printing operation.
2
Power
light (Blue)
On when the power is turned on.
3
F1/Eject
light (Orange)
On when the serial interface is selected to use.
4
F1/Eject
button
No function is assigned when printing using the serial interface
connection.
Ejects paper when printer is offline and printing using USB interface
connection.
PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide
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