3.1 Using the Keypad in Keypad Mode
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.
NOTE: With the exception of On Line , all keys operate only when the printer is off line. A ``beep'' sounds if any of these keys are pressed when the printer is on line.
3.1.1 Entering Keypad Mode
Enter Keypad Mode using the following procedure.
1. Press
On Line
to place the printer off line.
—The On Line indicator shuts off.
—The keypad is now in Keypad Mode.
Table
Table 3–2: Keypad Functions: Keypad Mode
Key
On Line
Function
Pressing On Line alternates the printer between the online mode and offline mode. The mode is indicated by the green light on the key.
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.
