3–5Configuration
Configuration Procedure
Most
configuration options are selected from the control panel. T
o change the configuration from the
control
panel, the printer must be powered up,
of
f line (OFFLINE READY), and the control panel EN
-
TER
switch enabled (unlocked). The current configuration
may be examined—but not changed—by
leaving the ENTER switch locked.
The
basic configuration procedure requires pressing MENU
DOWN and NEXT or PREV V
ALUE to
arrive
at the desired menu. The parameters associated with that menu are accessed by again pressing
MENU DOWN, at which time the currently active parameter or a submenu is displayed. NEXT or
PREV
V
ALUE are used to
sequentially list all the parameters or submenus available within that menu.
When
the currently active value is shown on the
display
, it will be indicated with an asterisk (*) next to
it.
Pressing ENTER selects the parameter visible on the display
, and replaces the previous parameter
.
The Control Panel Configuration Diagram, which illustrates all configuration menus and values, is
provided
at the end of this chapter
. Thoroughly review these diagrams to understand the configuration
menu hierarchy and the control panel buttons to select individual menus and parameter values.
The following general procedure can be used to reconfigure the printer from the control panel:
1. Obtain a current configuration printout as described in the Configuration Printout section on
page 3–2.
2. Determine the parameter values that must be changed to meet your requirements. Refer to the
Control
Panel Configuration Diagram for an illustration of the parameter values
and the proce
-
dure
required to select and display the values.
3. Place
the printer of
f line. Enable the
ENTER switch by pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN
simultaneously until the messages reads ENTER SWITCH NOT LOCKED.
4. Select and display the desired menu by pressing MENU DOWN and then NEXT VALUE or
PREV
V
ALUE until the name of the menu appears in the message display.
5. Select
and display the required value(s) for the
selected menu item by pressing MENU DOWN
and then NEXT or PREV V
ALUE until the value appears in the message display
.
6. Save the selected value(s) by pressing ENTER.
7. After all parameters have been changed as required, select the SAVE PARAMETERS main
menu and press ENTER. This will save the current parameter values as the default values.
8. Press
CLEAR to place printer of
f line. Disable the ENTER switch by pressing MENU UP and
MENU DOWN simultaneously
. ENTER
SWITCH LOCKED temporarily appears in the mes
-
sage display
.
9. Place the printer on line by pressing ON LINE. The selected values are effective.