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The printer operates in two main modes when the printer is off line:
1. Front panel Mode (grey buttons) - performs functions labeled on the
button.
2. Program Mode (yellow buttons) - press the [PROGRAM] button to enter
menu selections.
The meaning and use of the panel buttons depends on the mode in which the
printer is operating.
Powering Up
Your first interaction with the panel will come when you turn on the power.
Now is the time to begin using the printer and operating its front panel. First
turn on the power, pressing the I position on the switch, located at the rear
of the printer. (The 0 position turns the power ofi)
As soon as you press the I end of the power switch on the rear of the printer,
all lights on the panel will come on.
The printer will begin its internal diagnostics and warming up, displaying
a series of messages on the screen.
The first message is
LaserPrinter 8111
followed immediately by a flashing message
Memory Test 1 MB
meaning that the Star LaserPrinter 8111 is putting itself through a test series
of its engine and all its circuits and functions. It an optional RAM board has
been installed, the message will display
Memory Test 2 MB
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