3 Operating The Printer

Powering On The Printer

When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up state is online. When the self-test completes and the software has initialized successfully, the status indicator light turns on, indicating the printer is online. The default value of the type of emulation you have installed appears upper right corner of the display. The ribbon life remaining is shown on the second line.

If there is a fault during the self-test, the status indicator flashes and a specific fault message appears on the display (such as “LOAD PAPER”). The alarm also sounds if it is configured to do so.

See “ LCD Message Troubleshooting Table” on page 317 for information on fault messages and solutions.

Operating Modes

Online. In online mode, the printer can receive and print data sent from the host. Pressing the ON LINE key toggles the printer from offline to online mode. The status indicator is lit in online mode.

Offline. In offline mode, you can perform operator functions, such as loading paper and setting top-of-form. You can also move within the printer configuration menus. Pressing the ON LINE key toggles the printer from online to offline mode. The status indicator is off in offline mode.

Fault. In fault mode, a condition exists which must be cleared before printing can continue. The status indicator flashes, the alarm

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Printronix P7000 user manual Powering On The Printer, Operating Modes