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Document Change Record
This page records changes to this document. The document was
originally released as version 001.
VersionDateDescription of Change
00511/2009 Added Ethernet port updates and upgrading
firmware information.
0043/2009Corrected information regarding media
specifications. Reformatted the manual to our new
template.
00306/2008 Corrected printing speeds for various printhead
densities. Added procedure for adjusting Black
Mark/Label Stop sensor. Minor format corrections.
00208/2007 Removed listing of accessories. Revised information
about installing and using a CompactFlash card.
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Who Should Read This Manual
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and troubleshoot them.
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Using the PF8 Printers
Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the PF8 printers. In
this chapter you will find these sections:
•Introducing the PF8 Printers
•Features of the PF8 Printers
•Understanding the LED Indicators
•Loading Media
•Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon (PF8t Only)
•Turning On the Printer
•Performing a Testprint
•Creating and Printing Labels
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Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers
Introducing the PF8 Printers
The PF8 desktop printers are lightweight, reliable, and easy-to-use.
Both printers are designed to print a low volume of labels, less than
1000 labels, per day. There are two models of the PF8 printer:
•The PF8d is a 203 dpi direct thermal printer.
•The PF8t is a direct thermal or thermal transfer printer that is
available in 203 and 300 dpi models.
Both PF8 printers come with parallel, serial RS-232, and USB ports.
You can install a cutter or label stripper module accessory on both
models of the PF8. You can also install a CompactFlash card adapter
on the PF8t.
The discharge of electrostatic energy accumulated on the
human body, clothing, or other surfaces can damage or destroy
the printhead or electronic components used in these printers.
Avoid touching the electrical connectors while unpacking or
setting up your printer.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, this manual uses the term PF8 to refer
to both the PF8d and PF8t printers.
What’s New
The PF8 printers support these new features:
•A new Ethernet port. For more information, see “Connecting the
Printer to Your Network” on page 40.
•Printer configuration using either PrintSet. For more information
see “Configuring the Printer” on page 41.
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Features of the PF8 Printers
PF8t
Serial
port
Power
switch
USB
port
Ethernet
port
Power
socket
Parallel
port
Fan-fold
label slot
PF8d
USB
port
Power
socket
Fan-fold
label slot
Serial
port
Ethernet
port
Parallel
port
This section describes the front controls and indicators, components
of the media compartment, and connections located on the back of
the PF8 printers.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, the graphics in this document refer to
both the PF8t and PF8d.
Front Controls and Indicators
The PF8 printers are controlled by a Power switch, a Feed button, and
a multi-color status LED.
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PF8d and PF8t Front Controls and Indicators
The Power switch is located on the side of the PF8d and on the back
of the PF8t. Use the table below to understand Feed button.
Understanding the Feed Button
ActionResults
Tapping the feed buttonA quick press-and-release causes the media
to advance a short distance out of the
printer.
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Understanding the Feed Button (continued)
ActionResults
Holding the Feed button
down
There are also cover open buttons located on each side of the printer
which you press to access the media compartment.
Media Compartment
The PF8t is a thermal transfer or direct thermal capable printer. The
media compartment accommodates the media supply and the
transfer ribbon supply. In direct thermal printers like the PF8d, the
top cover and the print mechanism are combined into a single unit.
Holding the button down when the power
is turned on causes the printer to enter
Media Sensing mode. The printer
configuration page prints when you release
the button.
Print
mechanism
Spindle
Label roll
holder
Platen
cover
Label guide
(2 places)
Platen
cover
Platen
roller
Black mark
sensor
mp
PF8d Media Compartment
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PF8t Media Compartment
Cover open
button
Print
mechanism
Locking
mechanism
(2 places)
Label roll
core
Rewind shaft and empty
ribbon take up core
Label guide
(2 places)
Platen
roller
Black mark
sensor
Ribbon rewind
wheel
Print line
adjustment
gear
Other Features and Connections
The rear and underside of the printers contain USB, serial, and
parallel connections and additional features. The Ethernet port is
optional and is only available on specific models of the PF8d and
PF8t.
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Note: On PF8d printers with an Ethernet port, the parallel port is not
available.
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PF8t
Serial
port
Power
switch
USB
port
Ethernet
port
Power
socket
Parallel
port
Fan-fold
label slot
PF8d
USB
port
Power
socket
Fan-fold
label slot
Serial
port
Ethernet
port
Parallel
port
Bottom case
cover
Wall-mount
holes
PF8d and PF8t Rear View Connections and Controls
The bottom of the PF8d also has hanger holes that allow you to wallmount the printer.
PF8d Wall-Mount Holes
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Understanding the LED Indicators
When power to the printer is switched on, the status LED turns green,
indicating that the printer is ready to accept print commands.
If the printer runs out of media or ribbon during printing, the LED
turns red.
Other status indicators are shown in the table below. For more
information on the various printer modes, see the ESim for the PC4,
PF8, PD41, and PD42 Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual.
LED Status Indicators
LEDMeaning
Green (blinking)Auto-Sensing mode
Green (blinking)Downloading font, form, or graphic
Green (solid)Dump mode
Green (solid)Ready mode
Green (solid)Print mode
Orange (solid)Boot mode
Red (blinking)Media jam, overheated printhead or stepper motor
Red (blinking)Downloading firmware
Red (solid)Error mode
Loading Media
Both models of the PF8 printers can print on direct thermal media.
The PF8t can also print on thermal transfer media such as selfadhesive labels, non-adhesive tags, or continuous stock. Printing on
thermal transfer media also requires a thermal transfer ribbon.
There are three ways to handle media on the PF8 printers:
•Tear-off (straight-through) media is fed out the front of the
printers and is torn off by pulling it upwards against the edge of
the top cover.
•Self-strip media requires an optional self-strip module that installs
on the front of the PF8.
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•Cut-off media requires an optional paper cutter fitted on the front
of the printer. The cutter is not designed to cut through adhesive;
adhesive sticks to the cutting shears and prevents the cutter from
operating. Self-strip media are self-adhesive labels that are
automatically separated from the label backing after printing.
Self-strip media cannot be used with the cutter option.
Loading Tear-off Media
1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the
top cover. Lift the cover upwards and backwards.
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2 Pull or lift the spindle and insert a fresh media roll onto the
spindle. If you are replacing a roll of media, remove the empty
label roll core and insert the new media roll onto the spindle.
Note: The PF8d spindle lifts up, but remains attached to the printer
while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle
compartment.
3 Clamp the spindle in place.
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4 If you have a PF8t, press the locking mechanism and open the
print mechanism and ribbon container to load media and access
the media adjustment tabs.
5 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward.
Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8d
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Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8t
6 Adjust the label guides to fit the media you are using.
Adjusting the Label Guides on the PF8d
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Adjusting the Label Guides on the PF8t
7 On the PF8d, close the top cover. On the PF8t continue to
“Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon (PF8t Only)” on page 26.
Note: If you are loading media for the first time or changing from
another type or size of media, see “Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor”
on page 58.
Loading Self-Strip Media
The PF8 Stripper Module allows you to peel individual labels
automatically. To use self-strip media, you must purchase the Stripper
Module separately. For more information on the Stripper Module, see
“Accessories for the Printer” on page 73.
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To load self-strip media
1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the
top cover. Lift the cover upwards and backwards.
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2 Pull or lift the spindle and insert a fresh media roll onto the
spindle. If you are replacing a roll of media, remove the empty
label roll core and insert the new media roll onto the spindle.
Note: The PF8d spindle lifts up, but remains attached to the printer
while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle
compartment.
3 Clamp the spindle in place.
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4 If you have a PF8t, press the locking mechanism and open the
print mechanism and ribbon container to load media and access
the media adjustment tabs.
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5 Open the self-strip mechanism on the front of the printer.
Opening the Self-Strip Mechanism on the PF8d
Print mechanism
Opening the Self-Strip Mechanism on the PF8t
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6 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward.
Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8d
Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8t
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