Postek Q8 - Button Functions and Modes; Advanced Operations

Chapter 3: Operations and Settings Q8 Series User’s Manual
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Buttons
The three buttons have different functions based on the mode of the operation is performed.
Mode Basic Functions
Advanced Functions
See Advanced Operations below
Feed/Calibration
Feeds one label
Media Sensor Calibration
Pause/Self Test
- Press once to pause current print job
- Press a second time to resume printing
Self-test:
The Printer performs a self-test and prints
out a configuration report
Cancel/ Reset
- Cancel current batch of labels
- Forces the printer to continue working after
an error has been corrected
Reset:
Resets the printer to Factory Default
Settings
Advanced Operations
Media Sensor Calibration
It is necessary to perform a Media Sensor Calibration after each new roll of media is installed.
1. Press and hold the Feed/Calibration button for about 4 seconds.
2. The printer will feed several labels.
3. The three indicator lamps will stop blinking and remain lit; the printer is back to a normal state.
Self Test
1. Press and hold the Pause/Self Test button for about 4 seconds;
2. The printer will print out a configuration report and the three indicator lamps will stop blinking and remain lit. The
printer is back to a normal state.
3. The following information will be printed on the self-test report:
- Font list
- Hardware configuration and status
- Label parameters
- Firmware version
- Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer printing method