Chapter 2 Using The Control Panel
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IMPORTANT
Do not press any control panel key when STAND BY is
flashing. It may carry out unwanted commands.
ONLINE
ONLINE lights continuously when the printer is online (when the
printer is ready to print and accept data from the host). It flashes
when the printer is offline or when the printer stops because of an
error.
FAULT
FAULT flashes when the printer is unavailable for printing because
of an internal error.
Function Keys
Use the function keys to configure the parameters, or options, of
the printer. You can access these parameters via a structured
menu which is displayed on the LCD. To navigate through the
options, use the UP, DOWN, NEXT, and PREV keys. Press
ENTER to select an option that appears on the LCD.
The purpose of each function key (under normal printing mode) is
defined below.
NOTE: The beep you hear when you press a function key verifies
contact.
For specific procedures and information regarding the configuration
menu, refer to Chapter 3, “Printer Configuration.”
ONLINE Key
The ONLINE key toggles the printer online and offline.
• To place the printer online, press ONLINE until the ONLINE
status indicator remains continuously lit. The LCD displays
“ONLINE,” along with the name of the current emulation. The
printer can now receive and process data and print.