Chapter 2— Operating the Printer

Green LED

Power/Data

 

Orange LED

Alert

Yellow LED

Empty/Pause

 

Feed/Pause

LED

State

Indication

Power/Data

Off

Power off

 

On

Power on

 

Flashing

Receiving data

 

Off

Printing or idle

Alert

Flashing

Over-temperature

 

On

System fault

 

Off

Printing or idle

Empty/Pause

Flashing

Paused

 

On

Media fault

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LED states: This illustration shows what each LED state indicates.

LED States for Problems

Problem

LED State

Over-Temperature

If the printer overheats, the Alert LED flashes and the printer

 

stops. Do not try to troubleshoot or adjust the printer—just allow

 

the printer enough time to cool down and it will resume operation

 

on its own.

 

 

Media or System

If the Empty/Pause or the Alert LED remains on, your printer is

Faults

experiencing a media or system fault. For help, see Chapter 4,

 

“Troubleshooting.”

 

 

Using the Feed/Pause Button

The Feed/Pause button, located on the front of the printer, performs several functions depending on the mode of the printer.

Feed/Pause Button Functions

Printer Mode

You Want To

Idle

Feed out one label or

 

a minimum specified

 

amount of media.

 

Continuously feed

 

media.

 

Take the printer

 

offline.

 

 

Printing

Pause the printer.

 

Cancel the current

 

print job.

 

 

What to Do

Press and release the Feed/Pause button.

Press and hold the Feed/Pause button. When you release the button, the media stops feeding.

Press the Feed/Pause button twice. Press the button again to bring the printer online.

Press and release the Feed/Pause button. Press and release the button again to resume printing.

Press and hold the Feed/Pause button until the printer stops printing.

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Genicom 3400e user manual Using the Feed/Pause Button, LED States for Problems, Feed/Pause Button Functions

3400e specifications

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One of the standout features of the Genicom 3400e is its impressive printing speed. Capable of producing up to 1,200 pages per hour, this printer significantly reduces wait times and enhances productivity. This speed is complemented by its advanced printing technology, which ensures high-quality output with sharp text and crisp graphics, making it suitable for printing documents ranging from simple reports to detailed presentations.

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In terms of connectivity, the Genicom 3400e supports various interfaces, including parallel, serial, and USB, ensuring compatibility with numerous devices and systems. This flexibility allows businesses to integrate the printer into their existing setups without hassle. Moreover, it supports multiple paper sizes and types, enabling users to print invoices, labels, and reports seamlessly.

Another notable characteristic of the Genicom 3400e is its user-friendly interface. The printer is designed with ease of operation in mind, featuring intuitive controls and an LCD display that provides real-time information about the printer status, helping operators manage tasks efficiently.

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