3. ON LINE MODE

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3.1 Operation Panel

3. ON LINE MODE

3.1 Operation Panel

This chapter describes usage of the keys on the Operation Panel in On Line mode.

When the printer is in On Line mode and connected to a host computer, the normal operation of printing images on labels or tags can be accomplished.

The figure below illustrates the operation panel and key functions.

LCD Message Display

 

 

ON LINE LED (Green)

POWER LED

ERROR LED (Red)

(Green)

 

[FEED] key

[RESTART] key

[PAUSE] key

NOTE:

Flashes only when the Ribbon Near End Detection function is selected.

NOTE:

Use the [RESTART] key to resume printing after a pause, or after clearing an error.

The LCD Message Display shows messages in alphanumeric characters and symbols to indicate the printer’s current status. Up to 32 characters can be displayed on two lines.

There are three LED lights on the operation panel.

LED

Illuminates when…

Flashes when…

POWER

The printer is turned on.

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ON LINE

The printer is ready to

The printer is

 

print.

communicating with

 

 

your computer.

ERROR

Any error occurs with

The ribbon is nearly

 

the printer.

over. (See NOTE.)

There are three keys on the operation panel.

PAUSE

Used to stop printing temporarily.

RESTART

Used to restart printing.

FEED

Used to feed the media.

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Toshiba B-SX4T-QP manual On Line Mode, Operation Panel

B-SX4T-QP specifications

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