Introduction 18
2 Tabs/Info Display Area
The tab/info display area contains the six tabs listed below.
Use the l r buttons to select a tab.
Information on the selected tab appears in the info display area.
,The Print Queues Tab
This tab displays print job status and can be used to access the Print Queues menu.
The Info Display Area
The print queues tab info display area shows the name of the current print job.
If an optional hard disk unit is installed, it also shows the number of held jobs, if any.
Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Print Queues
menu.
Important:
A flashing , icon indicates that the optional hard disk unit is exchanging data with another
device. Do not disconnect the power cord or turn the printer off while the icon is flashing. Failure
to observe this precaution could corrupt the data on the hard disk.
.The Paper Tab
This tab shows the type of paper in the printer and can be used to access the Paper
menu.
The Info Display Area
The paper tab info display area shows the Source and Media Type. When roll paper is
used, it also shows the roll width. In addition, when On is selected for Roll Paper
Remaining, it shows the amount of roll paper remaining. When the length remaining
drops below the value selected for Remaining Alert, a icon appears above the tab
icon and an alert like that shown below is displayed to warn that the printer is nearing
the end of the roll.
Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Paper menu.
See “Paper menu” on page 171.
The Ink Tab
The ink tab displays ink status.
The Info Display Area
The ink tab info display area contains icons showing ink status and the approximate
level of ink remaining. The icons change as follows when the ink is low or an error occurs.
Normal Warning or Error
1 Status indicators
The ink cartridge status is indicated as follows.
No error. The height of the indicator varies with the amount of ink
remaining in the cartridge.
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