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4-2 Control Panel
Understanding Status Lights
The control panel has two status lights.
Ready Light
The Ready light indicates the following conditions:
99
99
9 When the light is on, the printer is ready for normal operation and can
receive and print data.
99
99
9 When the light flickers, the printer is receiving data from the host
computer.
99
99
9
When the light flashes, the printer is performing a self-
diagnostic test.
99
99
9 When the light is off, printing is suspended due to a user action (such
as pausing the printer) or an error condition (such as a paper out,
ribbon problem or paper jam). When you complete your action or
correct the error condition, the light goes on and printing continues.
Error Light
The Error light indicates the following conditions:
99
99
9 When the light is off, the printer is ready for normal operation and
can receive and print data.
99
99
9 When the light flashes, normal operation is suspended due an error
condition. Printing may stop and an error message may appear on
the control panel display. To correct the error, you must perform
the required action and press the Clear button. If printing is
paused, you must also press the Ready button. The
Solving Problems section of this guide lists error messages
and describes the required corrective actions.
Ready
Error
Ready
Error
User's Guide
4-2 Control Panel
Understanding Status Lights
The control panel has two status lights.
Ready Light
The Ready light indicates the following conditions:
99
99
9 When the light is on, the printer is ready for normal operation and can
receive and print data.
99
99
9 When the light flickers, the printer is receiving data from the host
computer.
99
99
9
When the light flashes, the printer is performing a self-
diagnostic test.
99
99
9 When the light is off, printing is suspended due to a user action (such
as pausing the printer) or an error condition (such as a paper out,
ribbon problem or paper jam). When you complete your action or
correct the error condition, the light goes on and printing continues.
Error Light
The Error light indicates the following conditions:
99
99
9 When the light is off, the printer is ready for normal operation and
can receive and print data.
99
99
9 When the light flashes, normal operation is suspended due an error
condition. Printing may stop and an error message may appear on
the control panel display. To correct the error, you must perform
the required action and press the Clear button. If printing is
paused, you must also press the Ready button. The
Solving Problems section of this guide lists error messages
and describes the required corrective actions.
Ready
Error
Ready
Error