Front panel controls and indicators
Your printer's front panel is located on the front of the printer, on the right-hand side. It has the following
important functions:
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It must be used to perform certain operations, such as loading and unloading media.
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It can display up-to-date information about the status of the printer, the ink cartridges, the media, etc.
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It can provide guidance when using the printer.
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It displays warning and error messages when appropriate.
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It can be used to change the values of printer settings, consequently changing the operation of the
printer.
The front panel has the following components:
1. Audio warning beeper.
2. The keys to set printer functions.
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The Online key switches the printer online or offline and provides access to the front panel menu
groups.
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The Shift key is used to switch between the menu groups.
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The Cancel key cancels an input parameter.
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The OK key selects a menu or confirms a parameter.
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The four arrow keys select a menu or select menu options (selection, number up/down).
3. The LEDs light, flash, or turn off to indicate the status of the printer.
A. The green Data LED shows the data reception state.
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Flashing: print commands are being received from the computer
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Off: nothing is being received from the computer
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