Using the control panel
Button
Description
6
Tear Off
This alternates the paper between Tear Off and Top‑Of‑Form.
7
Start/Stop
This communicates the on or off status of the printer and places the printer in low power mode.
Layer 2 control panel buttons
Button
Description
1
LineFeed This advances the paper one line.
Note: Press and hold LineFeed to advance the paper 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous
feed.
2
Macro
This supports different styles of pre‑printed forms and selects between four document formats.
3
Setup
This is used to enter Setup mode. This lets you change the default values and modes of printer operation.
4
This feeds the paper downward in small incremental movements.
Micro
Note: Press and hold this button to select continuous feed.
5
Pitch
This sets the character pitch to: 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing.
Notes:
•
On 2590+ or 2591+ models, you can also select 24 cpi.
•
Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, and 15 pitch.
7
Power
Set TOF
Micro
Pitch
6
Lock
5
1
2
3
LineFeed
Macro
Micro
Setup
10
20
12
24
15
P5
17
1
4
2
3
4
17
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