Locking the Control Panel Buttons
You can restrict the use of buttons on the control panel using Lock-out mode. In the default Lock-out mode, you can use only the Pause, Load/Eject and Tear off buttons. If you want to change which functions are locked, see “Changing the Lock-out mode settings” below.
Turning Lock-out mode on and off
1.Make sure the printer is turned off.
2.Turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject and Pause buttons. The printer beeps twice, indicating that the Lock-out mode has been turned on.
When the Lock-out mode is on, the Pause and Paper Out lights flash simultaneously three times when any locked button is pushed.
To turn Lock-out mode off, repeat steps 1 and 2. The printer beeps once, indicating that Lock-out mode has been turned off.
Changing the Lock-out mode settings
You can select which printer functions you want to be locked while Lock-out mode is on (as described below). The following table shows which functions you can lock and their default settings (in Lock-out mode).
Function | Default setting |
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Load | Unlocked |
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Eject | Unlocked |
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LF | Locked |
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FF | Locked |
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Tear Off | Unlocked |
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Bin | Locked |
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3-10Using the Control Panel