1.4 Operating Instructions
This sectionprovides detailed informationabout theFX-2170 control panel buttons andLEDs.
1.4.1 Control Panel Operations
The printer control panel contains 6 non-lock type pushbuttons and 9 LEDs forvarious printer functions. The
exterior view of thecontrol panelis shown in the following figure.
Operation in normalmode
In normalmode, pressing panel buttonsexecutes following functions:
Table 1-41 Operation in NormalMode
Buttons and
Switches Function
Turns the printer on andoff.
Alternates printing andnon-printing states.
Enables the micro adjust function, when helddown for 3 seconds.
Loads or ejects paper
Micro feeds forward, when that function is enabled.
Line feed, when pressedbriefly.
Form feeds, when held downfor a few seconds.
Micro feeds backward, when that function is enabled.
Advances continuous paperto the tear-off position.
Selects CSFbin 1 / 2 or card mode.
Selects font.
Selects pitch.
PitchFont Tear Off / Bin Pause Paper Out
Operate
LF/ FF Load / Eject
Draft
Roman
SansSerif
10 cpi
12 cpi
15 cpi
17 cpi
20 cpi
PS
Tear Off
Bin 1
Bin 2
Card
LED Off
LED On
LED Blinks
Micro Adjust
3 sec
Font Pitch Tear Off / Bin
Figure 1-9 Control Panel
FX-2170 Service Manual Product Description
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