Control panel menus

You can perform most routine printing tasks from the computer through the printer driver or software application. This is the most convenient way to control the printer. Any changes that you make using the computer will override the printer control panel settings. See the Help files associated with the software, or for more information on accessing the printer driver, see Printer software.

You can also control the printer by changing settings in the printer control panel. Use the control panel to access printer features not supported by the printer driver or software application. Use the control panel to configure trays for paper size and type.

Getting started basics

Use the following information to navigate through the control panel menus.

Button name

Select

Up arrow

Down arrow

Back arrow Menu

Ready

Lock symbol

Function

Makes selections and resumes printing after continuable errors.

Navigate menus and text, and increase or decrease the values of numerical items in the display. Hold down the arrows to scroll faster.

Navigates backward in nested menus. Enters and exits menus.

Unless a key is pressed within 60 seconds, the printer will return to the Ready state.

The network administrator has locked the menu.

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3700, 3500 specifications

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