Control Panel Button Functions, Button Function Summary | ALFA 20DX

Control Panel Button Functions

To access printer functions from the control panel, place the printer off-line (press the ON-LINE button: OFF-LINEappears on the display).

•To access the top function of each button, press the button briefly.

•To access the bottom function, press and hold the button for 2 to 3 seconds.

Button Function Summary

Press: Enters Level-1 menu. Once in the Level-1 menu, press this button to move to the next menu item, or press and hold to cycle backwards through all the Level-1 menu categories.

Press/hold: Enters Level-2 menu.

Press: In Menu Mode returns to previous item; press and hold to cycle backwards through all the items within a category. Also used with ♣/Reset to generate a drum cleaning page: see “Generating a Drum Cleaning Page” in Chapter 8 .

Press/hold: Clears error condition and returns printer on-line.

Press: In Menu Mode advances to the next item. Also used with ◀/Recover to generate a drum cleaning page: see “Generating a Drum Cleaning Page” in Chapter 8.

Press/hold: Deletes data in buffer and executes internal reset.

Press: In Menu Mode: sets displayed Menu item as the user default.

Press/hold: Enters the Power Save quick menu.

Press: Changes printer status from receive data mode (on-line) to local function mode (off-line).

Press: Enters the Paper Size Quick Menu.

Press/hold: Prints a listing of the current and default menu settings (HP

PCL 6, IBM Proprinter III XL, or Epson FX).

Press: Enters the Tray Select Quick Menu.

Press/hold: Prints a sample of installed printer fonts (HP PCL 6, IBM Proprinter III XL, or Epson FX).

Press: Ejects the current page. Any data held in the buffer is printed.

Press/hold: Prints a Demo Page (HP PCL 6, IBM Proprinter III XL, or Epson FX).

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ALFA 20DX manual Control Panel Button Functions, Button Function Summary

Contents

Okidata Publications Department Okidata Contents Duplex Printing Important Safety Instructions English-iii OKI On-Site Warranty Enhancement ProgramsOKI Extend For more information FCC/IC/CE Statements English-v FCC/IC/CE Select a Suitable Location Setting UpCheck the contents Unpack Getting to Know Your Printer Front View Setting Up Prepare the Image Drum Install the Toner Load Paper Paper SpecificationsPaper Feed Paths Load the Paper Tray Paper Tray Gauge Storing Paper Select a Paper Exit Path Top Paper Exit Rear Paper Exit Parallel Connection Bi-Directional Parallel ModeConnect to Your Computer Attach the Parallel Cable Parallel Interface Pin Assignments ECP Attach the Serial Cable Serial ModeSerial Connection RS232-C RS232-C Serial Interface Check the Menu Model 20DX Only Connect to PowerInstall the Printer Software Print the Demo Select the Display Language Paper Size IndicatorControl Panel Control Panel Lights Control Panel Button Functions Button Function Summary How to Use the Main Menus Selecting Printer Features Using Your Printer DriverSelecting Printer Features Using the Printer Main Menus Printer Menus Quick Access Menus Using the Level-1 Menu Printer Menus Level-1 Menu SettingsSummary of Level-1 Categories Light to Heavy weight values are same as specified for Tray Fonts & Symbols Default settings below are in italic Level-2 Menu Settings Using the Level-2 MenuSummary of Level-2 Categories Auto Operation Clearable Wrnings Summary of Maintenance Menu Categories Maintenance Menu Settings DUP ADJ Page English-27 Front FeederEnvelopes Using the Front Feeder to Print Multiple Pieces of Media Manual Feed Standard Paper Setting up Manual Feed for Standard Weight PaperFront Feeder Printing Individual Pieces Manual Feed Front Feeder Setting up to Print an Envelope Manual Feed Envelopes Setting up to Print Labels Manual Feed Labels Setting up to Print a Transparency Manual Feed Transparencies Setting up to Print Heavy Stock Heavy Card Stock SpecificationsManual Feed Heavy Card Stock Using the Automatic Tray Switch Feature Printer goes off-line Duplex Printing Windows NT Duplex PrintingPortrait Versus Landscape Duplex Printing Windows Click Properties Click Start, Settings, PrintersClick Document Defaults Click Print on Both Sides Duplex Printing Printing a Sample of Resident Fonts FontsAvailable Fonts Summary of Available Fonts Antique Olive 61 Symbol Sets CG Omega 61 Symbol SetsUnivers Condensed 61 Symbol Sets Garamond 61 Symbol Sets Selecting Fonts Using Bar Code FontsSymbol Sets Adobe PostScript Fonts OptionPage Optional Paper Handling Accessories AccessoriesAdditional Options Expanded Memory SIMMs Simm ConfigurationsMB P/N Toner Cartridge Type 7 P/N MaintenanceGeneral Consumables Information Image Drum Type 7 P/N Replacing the Toner Cartridge P/N Maintenance Precautions Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge P/N Displays Cleaning the LED Array Generating a Drum Cleaning Paper Jam Messages Problem SolvingPaper Jams English-49 Clearing Paper Jams Why Paper Jams OccurClearing a Paper Input Jam Problem Solving Clearing a Paper Feed Jam Clearing Duplex Feeder Input Jams Clearing Duplex Feeder Paper JamsClearing a Paper Exit Jam Clearing a Duplex Feeder Open Jam Clearing Duplex Feeder Jams 1 Printer Display Messages Clearing Duplex Feeder Jam Message Error Message OFF-LINE Message Paper OUT Message Printing Print Quality ProblemsMessage Reset Blank sheets printed Has repeating marks Has gray backgroundPrints all black An oblong area of faint print appears on each Printed page is light or blurred Faded print after installationPrint is smeared or blotched Bold characters and dark lines are smeared Maintenance Menu Adjusting Print QualitySoftware Problems Level-1 Menu First line on page won’t print Strange symbols appear during normal printingLast page of document is not printed Graphics won’t position properly Hardware Problems Odors Appendix a Service & Support How to Get Service Internet Okidata Service CentersPurchasing Supplies Ways to Purchase Paper Handling Specifications Appendix B SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Environmental Specifications Power Electrical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Installing SIMMs Appendix C Installing SIMMsEnglish-67 Pull the side panel out and remove it from the printer Appendix C Installing SIMMs Print Menu displays then the menu prints On-Site Repair Limited WarrantyEnglish-71 Argentina United StatesCanada Chile Material Safety Data Sheet Okipage 20 Toner Health Hazard Data Spill Cleanup and DisposalSpecial Precautions Reactivity Data Index English-75 IBM Proprinter emulation Index 65-66Page