2-2 Using the Printer

Buttons

The printer and these buttons will not operate when the cover is
open. Also these buttons can be disabled with the ESC c 5
command.
FORWARD
When the printer is in the slip mode (the SLIP light is on or
blinking), press the FORWARD button once to advance slip paper
one line. You can also hold down this button to feed slip paper
continuously.
REVERSE
When the printer is in the slip mode (the SLIP light is on or
blinking), press the REVERSE button once to reverse slip paper one
line. You can also hold down this button to reverse slip paper
continuously.
RELEASE
When the printer is in the slip mode (the SLIP light is on or
blinking), press this button to release slip paper.
Indicator lights
The control panel lights provide information on printer conditions.

Paper roll panel lights

POWER
The POWER light is on whenever the printer is on.
ERROR
This indicates an error in the paper roll section of the printer. See
Chapter 3 for information on what to do when this light comes on.
PAPER OUT
This light indicates either the end or the near end of the paper roll.
Install a new paper roll and the printer will continue pr inting.
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