Fig. 47 Switches And Indicators On Control Panel; Operation; Switches And Indicators - Epson MX-80 Operation Manual

OPERATION

1. Switches and Indicators

There are three switches and four indicators (green LED's) on the control panel
and one power switch on the right side of the Printer case. In this section, panel
operating procedures are covered in sufficient detail for the user to become
familiar with the Printer. (See Fig. 47 for the control panel.)
1.1. Switches
POWER SW:
Controls primary AC power to the Printer.
NOTE: Before turning this switch on, check to see if the paper is properly
When the power switch is turned on after paper has been loaded,
ON LINE S W :
the Printer enters the ON-LINE mode and can be utilized in
conjunction with a host computer.
Depressing the ON-LINE switch will set the Printer in the OFF-
LINE mode and cause the green LED to go out. The switch does
not function while the Printer is actively engaged in printing. The
Printer is automatically placed OFF-LINE if the paper supply is
exhausted or if a mechanical error occurs in the Printer.
The operations of the Line Feed and Form Feed switches are
effective only while the Printer is OFF-LINE.
set in the Printer.
Incorrect setting of the paper may prevent the Printer from
operating properly.
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