This chapter explains how to control the printer using the control panel. It also describes the additional printer functions you can perform using the Default setting mode.

Using the Printer’s Control Panel

The printer’s front control panel contains lights for displaying the printer status and buttons for controlling certain settings.

Operate button

Since most printer settings can be controlled from your software, you do not often need to use the control panel. This section describes how to read the lights and the buttons on the control panel.

2-2Controlling the Printer