Powering On The Printer; Operating Modes; Media Handling Modes - Printronix T5000 User Manual

Powering On The Printer

When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. During the self-test, the
LCD momentarily displays the DPI resolution (203 or 300 DPI) of the installed
printhead. The default power-on state is online. Once the printer has
successfully initialized, the ONLINE status indicator light illuminates, and the
LCD indicates the communication interface selected and the type of
emulation installed.
If there is a fault during the self-test, the ONLINE status indicator flashes, and
a fault message appears on the display. The alarm may also sound, if it is
configured to do so.

Operating Modes

The current operating mode can be selected through the control panel keys or
can result from routine operations such as powering on the printer.
Online: In online mode, the printer can receive and print data sent from the
host. Pressing the PAUSE key toggles the printer between the online and
offline mode. The ONLINE status indicator is lit in online mode.
Offline: In offline mode, you can perform operator functions such as loading
media or changing ribbon. Pressing the PAUSE key toggles the printer from
offline to online mode. The ONLINE status indicator is not illuminated in offline
mode.
Menu: In menu mode, you can navigate through the configuration menus to
make changes or verify option settings. Pressing the PAUSE key toggles the
printer from menu to offline mode. The ONLINE status indicator is not
illuminated in menu mode.
Fault: In fault mode, a fault condition exists that must be cleared before
printing can continue. The ONLINE status indicator flashes, the alarm beeps
(if configured to do so), and a descriptive fault message displays.
The fault must be corrected first and then the message cleared by pressing
the PAUSE key before normal printing can continue.

Media Handling Modes

Before you load media, you must decide which media handling mode to use
as described below:
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Continuous. Printer prints on the media and sends it out the front. When
the optional internal rewinder is installed, use Continuous for Batch
Rewind mode (see page 49).
Tear-Off Strip. Prints on media and sends it out the front until the print
buffer is empty, then positions the last label over the tear bar for removal.
Tear-Off. After each label is printed, the printer positions the label over
the front edge of the tear bar and waits for you to tear-off the label before
printing the next one (on-demand printing). A "Remove Label" message
will display to remind you to remove the label before the next one can be
printed.
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