Locking/Unlocking Printer Configuration - Printronix P6000L User's Reference Manual

Locking/Unlocking Printer Configuration

To prevent accidental reconfiguration, the printer configuration (the parameter settings of the
printer) is normally locked. Before any new parameter settings are selected through the use of
the RUN/STOP TEST switch, the printer configuration must be unlocked. Simultaneously
pressing RUN/STOP TEST and CONFIG MENU, while the printer is OFFLINE READY,
alternately unlocks and locks the printer configuration. Resetting the printer or turning the
power off and on will also lock the printer configuration.
NOTE: While DATA IN BUFFER is present, the printer configuration will remain
locked. Press PAPER ADVANCE, TOP-OF-FORM, or ONLINE to empty the print
er's buffers and remove the DATA IN BUFFER condition.
Control Panel
The printer control panel contains eleven switches, a power-on indicator, and a 32 character
alphanumeric Message Display as shown in Figure 2-3. Each switch is described on the follow
ing pages.
Power Indicator - This indicator lights when the ac POWER switch is ON. On floor cabinet
models, the POWER switch is located on the lower left corner of the rear panel. On pedestal
models, the POWER switch is located on the bottom left side of the printer.
ON LINE - Press this switch once to place the printer online or offline. The printer must be
online to print. When online, the display will indicate the current print mode and none of the
other control panel switches will function. When offline, the display will indicate OFFLINE
READY and the printer cannot communicate with the host computer. The printer will go of
fline automatically when a malfunction occurs and must be offline to change printing format or
configuration.
PAPER ADVANCE - Momentarily press this switch to advance the paper one line or press and
hold the switch to advance the paper continuously. This switch functions only when the printer
is offline.
TOP OF FORM - Press this switch once to advance one forms length (one page) to the top of
the next form. This switch functions only when the printer is offline.
2-4 Operation