Using printer control panel keys

 

The following table summarizes the function of each printer control

 

panel key.

 

 

Key

Function

 

 

GO

Depends on the status of the printer. Normally, GO activates printing using

 

current settings or directs the printer to proceed with the process

 

designated on the control panel. If the printer is offline, pressing GO will

 

return the printer to the READY state.

 

 

CANCEL JOB

Terminates the job that is currently printing. The printer completes the

 

current page and purges all input until a new job is detected (may take

 

several seconds depending on the size of the job).

 

 

MENU

Displays a menu system for obtaining printer status information or changing

 

the printer’s configuration settings.

 

 

ITEM

Cycles through items in the selected menu. Menu items vary depending on

 

the options installed and on the configuration of other menu choices. The

 

ITEM key is also used to navigate through the printer’s online Help system.

 

 

VALUE

Cycles through the value choices for a particular menu item.

 

 

SELECT

Selects the value that is currently shown on the display.

 

 

 

Using the printer online Help system

 

This printer features an online Help system that provides instructions

 

for resolving most printer errors. Certain control panel error

 

messages alternate with instructions on accessing the online Help

 

system.

 

Whenever a ? appears in an error message, or a message alternates

 

with FOR HELP PRESS THE ? KEY, press the right side of the ITEM

 

key to navigate through a sequence of instructions.

 

 

Note

To exit the online Help system, press either GO or SELECT.

 

 

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