Chapter 4 | Online Mode |
4. Online Mode
This chapter describes usage and purpose of the keys on the Operation Panel in Online Mode.
When the printer is in Online Mode and connected to a computer, normal operation of printing images on labels or tags can be accomplished.
The figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions.
Message Display (LCD)
ON LINE LED
POWER LED 
ERROR LED
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A near end condition is selected by the DIP Switch. See Appendix 2 for more detail.
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RESTART Key
The Message Display shows messages in alphanumeric characters and symbols to indicate the printer’s status. Up to 16 characters can be displayed on one line.
There are three LED’s on the Operation Panel.
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POWER | The printer is turned on. |
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ON LINE | print. | communicating with | |
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ERROR | Any error occurs with | The ribbon supply is low | |
the printer. | or in a near end condition. | ||
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There are three keys on the Operation Panel.
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Use the RESTART key to resume printing after a pause condition, or after clearing an error.
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