Limited Operation - OKIDATA ML380 Service Manual

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Service Guide ML380
Chapter 3 Maintenance & Disassembly

Limited Operation

General Information
One of the menu selections that may be set by the end user is the operator panel function.
Operator Panel Function is an item in the General Control Group of the menu. This item may be set to
either Full Operation or Limited Operation.
If the Operator Panel Function is set to Limited Operation the menu cannot be accessed and the operator
panel switches listed below are not active.
1. Font
2. Pitch
The Operator Panel Function item is frequently set to Limited Operation on networks or other areas where
many users share a printer. Limited Operation prevents the printer settings from being changed.
Procedure
To return the printer to Full Operation, you must modify the menu.
CAUTION:
Determine the preference of the end user regarding this feature. If the printer is on a network, do not reset
this item without discussing the change with the network supervisor.
To access the menu when the printer is set to Limited Operation, follow this procedure.
1. Verify that continuous feed paper is installed.
CAUTION:
If paper is not installed, the printhead will print on the platen.
This could damage / destroy the printhead, platen, and ribbon.
2. Verify that the ribbon is correctly installed.
3. Power off the printer.
4. Press and hold FONT while powering ON the printer.
5. The SELECT lamp will not be lit.
When in Menu Mode, the functions printed below the operator panel switches are active.