1- 9
Switching the Printer On and Off
TOP
Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environ-
ment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
Operation of the
Function Menus
Index
Contents
Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 1
Basic Procedures
Online and Offline
When the Printer Is Operating
This printer has three operation modes: online, offline
and menu mode. Each mode is described below.
zOnline mode
The printer immediately processes a print job sent
from the computer.
zOffline mode
The printer receives a job from the computer but the
job is held in the standby status without processing it.
While the printer is offline, you can load or cut media
manually, access the carriage, and perform other pro-
cedures.
The printer also goes offline automatically any time the
printer cannot start processing a print job, such as
when there is no print media loaded, when an error
occurs, and so on.
zMenu mode
The menu mode displays the function menus on the
printer display. Press the buttons on the operation
panel to set or execute the functions in the menus.
Like the offline line mode, this mode places all jobs in
standby status.
Note
zUse the Use Power Save and Sleep Timer settings
on the printer operation panel to set the sleep mode
on/off timing. When Use Power Save is set On, you
can use the Sleep Timer to set the length of time until
the printer enters sleep mode. (→ P.1 - 2 8 )
zIf the printer remains idle for more than 15 minutes
with the cover closed (if no print jobs are received or if
no operation panel buttons are pressed), the printer
automatically enters the sleep mode to conserve
energy. Only the Online lamp remains on while the
printer is in the sleep mode; the display and other
lamps remain off. The printer awakens from the sleep
mode as soon as it receives a print job or if you press
any button on the operation panel. The printer requires
about 5 seconds to recover from the sleep mode.