Appendix 5 System Mode
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Appendix 5 System Mode
The figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions.
A5.1 Operation Panel
POWER ON LINE ERROR
FEED RESTART PAUSE
The Message Display shows messages in alphanumeric characters
and symbols to indicate the printer’s status. Up to 16 characters can
be displayed on one line.
There are three LED’s on the Operation Panel.
LED
POWER
ON LINE
ERROR
Illuminates when...
The printer is turned on.
The printer is ready to
print.
Any error occurs with
the printer.
Flashes when...
The printer is
communicating with
your computer.
The ribbon supply is low
or in a near end condition.
There are three keys on the Operation Panel.
Note:
Use the RESTART key to resume
printing after a pause condition, or
after clearing an error.
PAUSE
RESTART
FEED
• To start the menus in System Mode.
• To print out the test results or samples.
• To enable the value or option that you
enter.
• To scroll up/down the menus in System
Mode.
• To select a desired value or option in
System Mode.
Message Display (LCD)
ON LINE LED
POWER LED
ERROR LED
FEED Key
RESTART Key
PAUSE Key
Important!
If System Mode is needed for any
other purposes, please contact your
authorized service representative
before performing any operation in
System Mode.
Appenedix 5 describes usage and purposes of the keys on the
Operation Panel in System Mode.
For end users, System Mode should be used for the following five
purposes:
• To perform the test print for checking print quality.
• To control more than two printers by one command file.
• To view the current parameter settings.
• To change the character code table.
• To change the control code.