Control Panel Features

SECTION 9 : Control Panel Features

1LCD display: reports status information, etc.

2READY lamp: lights up to show that the printer is ready and can start printing.

A circle (o) is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD to indicate that the disc tray holds a print medium.

3ERROR lamp: lights up when an error develops.

A brief error message is displayed on the LCD. For details on error messages, refer to SECTION

LOAD/EJECT button: lets the tray slide out and in. This button is not available while the printer is in operation indicating "Busy" on the LCD.

SELECT button: rotates the function through the following:

1	Data Clear:	clears all image data read from the PC.
2	Unlock Door:	unlocks the side door.
3	Ink Remain:	shows the ink ribbon's and the re-transfer ribbon's remaining amounts.
4	Printed No.:	shows the total amount of discs printed on so far. When the indication exceeds
		10,000, this is a time to replace the thermal print head (and the halogen lamp),
5	Test Print:	so contact our customer service representative.
5	Test Print:	runs the printer in test print mode.
		When "Test Print" is selected and you press the ENTER button, the display
		reads "Set Up Disc" and the tray slides out. Then you can put one of the
		supplied blank disc (CD-R) on the tray and press the ENTER button again. The
		tray will slide in and the printing process will start.
		For how to set up a medium on the tray, refer to SECTION 13 : Loading Print
		Media.
		When the disc tray slides out and you press the ENTER button, the tray slides
6	Interface:	in and the P-55 switches back into the Ready mode.
6	Interface:	displays the port selected: USB or parallel port. (preset to USB)

6ENTER button: initiates a function selected with the SELECT button.

After a function is completed, you can wait for several seconds or press the ENTER button again to get back to "Ready.”

NOTE

The SELECT button is not available while the printer is in operation indicating Busy on the LCD.