Front cover open detector: Puts printer into “Pause” mode when
cover is opened during operation.
Power switch: Turns printer on or off.
Fuse holder: Contains 5MT 2 amp fuse.
Buffer case: Contains optional buffer and parallel or serial interface.
Interface connector: Connects cable (parallel or serial, depending
on configuration) to your computer.
Entry slot for form feed paper: Feeds paper to the tractor feed
guides.
Adjustable tractor feed guides: Directs form feed paper to the
platen.
n THE CONTROL PANEL Now take a closer look at the control panel on your printer. This -
panel contains all the controls and indicators you will need for the
routine operation and monitoring of the printer
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Figure 1-6. The printer control panel. -
Power lamp: Glows green to indicate power on
Busy lamp: Indicates buffer is temporarily full, and printer is unable -
to accept new data. Light goes out when buffer has cleared all stored --
information. Your computer should automatically send new data to
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Paper empty (PE) lamp: Signals you to add paper. Printer stops
when paper runsout, and resumes printing at the same location after -
new paper is added.
Pause lamp: Indicates pause button has been activated or front
cover has been opened. Printing resumes when condition is cleared.
Pause button: Pressing this button interrupts printing. This feature
is useful for inserting or adjusting paper, replacing the ribbon cas-
sette or checking printed copy while a page is in progress. Press this
button a second time to reactivate printer.
On line lamp: This lamp glows green, when the printer is “on-line”
and ready to accept data transmissions from the computer.
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