Operating the Control Panel

The DFX-5000’s control panel gives you access to several powerful features. The control panel buttons let you control paper loading, printing and tear-off positions, and more. The control panel lights give you status information such as which mode you are in, which tractor is loaded with paper, and which tractor is ready to print. The following sections describe the functions of the control panel’s lights and buttons.

Control panel indicator lights

The indicator lights on the control panel let you check the current status of the printer. Below is an illustration of the control panel lights and a description of their functions.

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The POWER light comes on when the power switch is on and power is supplied to the printer.

The READY light comes on when the printer is on line and ready to receive data from your computer. This light flickers during printing.

3-2 Using the Printer