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Operating The Printer
Powering on the Printer
When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up state is online. When the
self-test completes and the software has initialized successfully, the status indicator light turns on,
indicating the printer is online. The default value of the type of emulation you have installed appears in the
LCD display. The ribbon life remaining is shown on the bottom of the LCD display.
If there is a fault during the self-test, the status indicator flashes and a specific fault message appears on
the display (such as "LOAD PAPER"). The alarm also sounds if it is configured to do so. See " LCD
Message Troubleshooting Table" on page 250 for information on fault messages and solutions.
Operating Modes
Online. In online mode, the printer can receive and print data sent from the host. Pressing the ONLINE
key toggles the printer from online to offline mode. The status indicator is lit in online mode.
Offline. In offline mode, you can perform operator functions, such as loading paper and setting top-of-
form. Pressing the ONLINE key toggles the printer from offline to online mode. The status indicator is off
in offline mode.
Menu. In offline mode, pressing ENTER moves the printer into Menu mode. In this mode, you can
navigate through all menus and change the printer configuration. To return to offline mode, press the
ONLINE key.
Fault. In fault mode, a condition exists which must be cleared before printing can continue. The status
indicator flashes, the alarm beeps (if configured to sound), and a descriptive fault message displays.
The current operating mode can be selected via control panel keys or can result from routine operations
such as powering on the printer.
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