Control Panel Keys - Printronix P7000 User Manual

Control Panel Keys

ON LINE / CLEAR
Toggles the printer between online and offline modes. If a fault
condition exists, pressing this key will clear the fault message and
return the printer from fault mode to offline mode.
NOTE: If the fault condition is not corrected before pressing this
key, the fault message will reappear when attempting to
place the printer online.
PAPER ADVANCE
Performs advance to top-of-form, as defined by the current active
form length. The key works both online and offline.
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If online with data in the printer buffer, the data will print and
then the paper will move to the next top-of-form.
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In the fault state, PAPER ADVANCE will advance the paper.
The first press moves to the top of the next available form. All
subsequent presses advances one forms length as defined by
the current active forms length.
VIEW / EJECT
When the printer is online or offline, pressing this key executes the
view or eject function, depending on whether the printer is a cabinet
or a pedestal (or zero tear pedestal).
If online with data in the printer buffer, the data prints and the key
functions as described below.
If in a fault state, this key will be ignored.
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View Function — for cabinet models, pressing the
VIEW/EJECT key moves the last data printed to the tractor
area for viewing. While in the view state, the message "Printer
in View" displays, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow keys moves
the paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments. This is done to
align the image within a pre-printed form, for example. Refer to
the UP and DOWN key functions for additional details on the
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