Introduction; Primary Operator's Panel - Printronix T3204 Maintenance Manual

Introduction

This section describes the basic operations of the printer, including an
overview of the Primary and Secondary Operator's Panels, loading label
media, replacing ribbons and the printer self test functions.
Printer operations are controlled both by a set of key switches on the Primary
Operator's Panel on the face of the printer, and by a set of key switches on
the Secondary Operator's Panel which is concealed behind a door on the
lower left front of the printer (Figure 3–1 and Figure 3–2, respectively).
The most basic functions (i.e., starting and stopping print, feeding media,
etc.) are controlled by the Primary Operator's Panel. The Secondary
Operator's Panel controls all other printer functions including setting defaults,
communication protocols, options, and advanced/service functions.
The Liquid Crystal Display, located in the upper left front of the printer, shows
printer status information, error messages and, when used with the
Secondary Operator's Panel, displays the menu options. As in the case of
the operator panels, the messages displayed on the LCD are different,
depending upon which emulation is installed in the printer.
NOTE: There is one set of functions and messages for LP+, IGP/PGL and

Primary Operator's Panel

The functions of the Primary Operator's Panel key switches, meanings of the
LED status indicators and messages displayed on the LCD are described in
the Setup Guide associated with the particular emulation installed in the
printer. Refer to this document for detailed information.
3–2
IGP/VGL and another set for IGP/FGL.
Figure 3–1. Primary Operator's Panel and LCD
Basic Operations