Printronix P5000LJ Operating Modes, Configurations, Locking And Unlocking The Enter Key

Chapter 3 Configuring The Printer

Operating Modes

The printer has two operating modes: online and offline. When the printer is online, it is controlled by the host computer and prints data sent by the host computer. When the printer is offline, communication with the host is interrupted so you can load paper, change ribbons, or test and configure the printer.

Activate configuration settings with the ENTER key, which enters your new setting into printer memory. An asterisk (*) after a displayed setting shows it is entered into memory.

If pressing ENTER to select a parameter produces no result, press DOWN to move to the next lower level. For example, if you press ENTER while CONFIG. CONTROL/ Print Config. displays, nothing will happen because another level exists below this selection. Press DOWN and the “Current” option displays. To cycle through the choices (Current, Factory, Power-Up, etc.), press the NEXT or PREV keys. Press ENTER and the selected configuration will print.

The Configurations

A configuration consists of a group of parameters, such as line spacing, forms length, etc. Your printer contains the following configurations:

•The factory default configuration. It can be loaded, but cannot be altered. All of the parameters and their values are listed on page 50.

•Eight configurations that you can customize for unique print job requirements. Creating customized configurations is explained on page 54.

Locking And Unlocking The ENTER Key

To make configuration changes, you must unlock the ENTER key. With the printer offline, raise the printer cover and press the UP and DOWN keys simultaneously. The LCD will show this message for about a second:

ENTER SWITCH

UNLOCKED

When you lock the ENTER key, your configuration settings are fixed and cannot be altered. (Locking secures your settings.)

With the printer offline, raise the printer cover and press the UP and DOWN keys simultaneously to lock the ENTER key. The LCD will briefly show this message:

ENTER SWITCH

LOCKED

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