Indicator lights

Pause

On when printing is paused.

Font

Indicate the current font setting. These two lights go on and off when you press the Font button. The font menu on the control panel helps you determine which font is selected. For instructions on selecting fonts, see page 2-9.

Condensed

On when the condensed printing mode is selected. When this mode is selected, the printer prints a condensed version of selected fonts. See page 210 for more information.

Economy

On when the economy printing mode is selected. In economy mode the printer uses fewer dots per character. The print speed is the same in both economy and LQ mode, but the economy mode uses less ink This mode is ideal for rough drafts.

Paper Out/Ink OutOn when the printer runs out of paper.

Flashing indicates that the ink in the ink cartridge is low or the cartridge is empty. When only this light is flashing, the ink is low. When this light and the Data light are flashing at the same time, the cartridge is empty.

Data

On when data remains in the printer’s memory.

Using Other Printer Functions 2-7