Unit 4: Printer Configuration
CT4i Series Operator Manual 4-2
CONFIGURATION MODES
Before using the printer, read this manual thoroughly first. Otherwise, you may disturb default settings
upon which the instructional procedures in this manual are based. The printer may be configured via the
buttons and/or potentiometers located on the printer’s front panel. All of the printer’s buttons, switches, and
potentiometers are used either singularly, or in conjunction, to perform configuration activities.

4.1 OPERATING PANEL

The Operator Panel consists of three LED indicators and three switches.
POWER
The green LED lights up when the printer is ON.
ERROR
The red LED lights up when there is a system fault
such as an unlatched print head.
ON LINE
The green LED lights up when the printer is ON LINE
and ready to receive data. The ON LINE button
takes the printer ON LINE or OFF LINE.
ON LINE Button
If the ONLINE LED is lit, pressing it will take the printer
OFF LINE. Pressing the button again then takes the printer
back ON LINE. When ON LINE, the printer is ready to
receive data from the host. When OFF LINE, the printer
will not print or accept data from the host. While the
printer is printing, press this button to suspend the
printing. To resume printing, press this button again.
FEED BUTTON
Press this button to eject one label in OFF LINE mode.
Hold this button down while power is applied, to print a printer status
label.
POWER SWITCH
A two position switch for turning the printer ON (I) or OFF (0).