Unit 1: Introduction
CONTROL FEATURES
This chapter identifies the interactive control features of the printer. These functions are generally defined here. More specific explainations will be found throughout this manual on how to use them.
LCD Display
Communicates operational conditions via the use of icons and text.
POWER ON LINE STATUS LABEL RIBBON
LINE FEED
FUNCTION | ENTER CANCEL |
VOLUME | PITCH OFFSET DARKNESS |
LED Indicators
POWER
Illuminates when the power on.
ONLINE
Illuminates when communication is available .
Flashes when fails.
STATUS
Flashes when an error occurs. Flashes when sending/receiving data.
LABEL
Flashes when paper error occurs.
RIBBON
Flashes when ribbon error occurs.
Operator Buttons
FEED
Feeds the equivalent of a sheet of paper when pressed once. Positions paper if misaligned .
LINE
Starts and stops printing and transmission of data.
Maintenance Panel
FUNCTION
Allows movement through the various menus and modes.
Permits the movement of the cursor for input.
ENTER
Allows the selection of an option .
CANCEL
Cancels a print job. Allows return to the previous screen when moving through the menus.
VOLUME
For buzzer volume adjustment.
PITCH
For adjusting print position.
OFFSET
Adjusts cut, peel, and
DARKNESS
Adjusts print density .
Power Switch
Breaks the circuit providing power to the printer.
Figure 1-2, Operator Panel
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