Setting the Printer Online and Offline
While the printer is on, it can be set online or offline.
When the printer is online, the printer can accept data from the computer to execute a print job. The printer enters the online mode automatically every time the printer is switched on.
When the printer is offline, the printer cannot receive data to execute a print job. The printer goes offline when the printer is switched on with no media loaded, or the printer can be set offline with the operation panel in order to use the operation panel menus or to pause a print job temporarily. The printer also enters the offline mode automatically when a message alerts you about a problem so you can perform the procedure to correct the problem.
Note
z If the printer does not receive print data for more than 20 minutes, or if the operation panel is not pressed, the printer automatically enters the sleep mode to conserve power. As soon as the printer receives print data, or if a button on the operation panel is pressed, the printer leaves the sleep mode. The printer requires about 5 seconds to return to full operation.
Setting the Printer Online
Follow this procedure to set the printer online.
1 Press the Online button. “Online” is displayed on the operation panel.
Paper Source | Data | Message | Power |
Roll Media |
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Cut Sheet |
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Cancel |
| Enter | Online |
The printer can print while the Online lamp is on.
While no media is loaded in the printer, or while a message is displayed on the operation panel, the printer will not enter the online mode even when the Online button is pressed. After the problem is corrected, the printer enters the online mode automatically.
Note
z Pressing the Online button repeatedly cycles the printer through three modes in this order: Online→ Offline→ MAIN MENU.
Setting the Printer Online and Offline