EC Printer Q8 User Manual - Contents
Q8 User’s Manual
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Contents
Preface ....................................................................................................................... 1
Important Notice, Read Me First! ........................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................................. 2
Specifications...................................................................................................... 2
Specifications for Printer .................................................................................... 2
Specifications for Power Adapter............................................................. 3
Contents of Box........................................................................................ 3
Packing List.............................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2 Setup and Use.......................................................................................... 5
Setting up............................................................................................................ 5
Main Parts and Structures ................................................................................... 5
Connecting the Printer ........................................................................................ 8
Interface Connection ................................................................................ 8
Loading the Ribbon ............................................................................................ 9
Loading the Media.............................................................................................13
Standard Mode ........................................................................................13
Peel-off Mode..........................................................................................17
Cutting Mode ..........................................................................................20
Adjusting the Position of Media Sensor.............................................................21
Chapter 3: Operations and Settings .......................................................................25
Basic Operations .....................................................................................25
Power Switch ..........................................................................................25
The Front Panel .......................................................................................25
Indicator Lamps ......................................................................................25
Advanced Operations ..............................................................................26
DIP Switch Panel.....................................................................................28
Windows Driver and Bartender-Postek Software ..............................................29
Chapter 4: Maintenance..........................................................................................30
Cleaning the Printhead.......................................................................................30
Cleaning the Platen Roller .................................................................................31
Cleaning the Printer Interior ..............................................................................31
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ....................................................................................32
Error Indicators..................................................................................................32
Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................34
Appendix A: IO Interface Specifications ...............................................................36
Appendix B: ASCII Table........................................................................................38