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2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Switch, Indicator s and Connections
Table 1 summarizes the functions of the various printer switches(buttons), indicators and connections.
Table 1. Switches, Indicator s and Connections
No Device name
Function
Usage
1
On/Off switch
(power
switch)
Controls printer
power
On – normal operation
Off – loading paper and ribbon
2
FEED
button Advances the
media stock to
first printing
position of next
label
Press - to advance a label
Press and hold while turning on power
- to print out the self test pattern
Press - to continue printing when READY
LED is blinking
Press - to resume printing
3
READY
indicator
Shows the printer
status
Green - printer is ready to operate
Blinking - printer is paused; press
“FEED” button to continue
operation
4
POWER
indicator
Shows the power
and error status
Off - printer power off
Green - printer power on
Blinking - error has occurred
6
Power jack
Connected to
power adapter
Connected with power supply transformer
plug
5
RS232 serial
port
Communication
Connected to host (either 9 or 25 pin
RS232 COM port), terminal or KDU
7
Parallel port
Communication
Connected to host (Centronics )
8
Top cover
Protects the
printer media and
ribbon
Lift and reach the media/ribbon
compartment
