Table 3–1: Control Panel FunctionsItem Function
Keypad Some keys on the keypad perform a dual function
depending on whether the printer is in Keypad
Mode or Menu Mode. In Keypad Mode, the keys
perform the primary function labeled on the key
such as Test/Font or Manual Feed. When the
printer is in Menu Mode, the keys perform the
secondary function labeled with the gray colored
symbols and text such as or .
NOTE: All keys and related functions (with the
exception of On Line ) work only when the printer
is off line. This is true whether the printer is in
Keypad Mode or Menu Mode.
See Section 3.1 for information about using the
keypad in Keypad Mode.
See Section 4.1 for information about using the
keypad in Menu Mode.
On Lineindicator (green) Works in conjunction with On Line to indicate
when the printer is on line or off line (see On Line
in Table3–2).
On: The printer is on line and controlled by the
host computer. The host computer can send data
to print and commands to control the printer.
Off: The printer is off line and cannot receive any
data or commands from the host computer. It can
only be controlled using the keys on the control
panel.
Form Feedindicator (green) Works in conjunction with Form Feed to indicate
when data in the print buffer is being printed
or when the command to print is canceled (see
FormFeed inTable 3–2).
On: Data in the print buffer is being printed.
Off: Data is not being printed.
Flashing: Command to print is canceled.