Alps Electric MD-1300, User Manual

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Paper Feed Switch
For continual printing using automatic feeding, set the paper feed switch to posi-
tion “A”. To manually feed paper, set the paper feed switch to position “M”. To
use Photo Realistic Paper (4" x 6" / 100 x 148 mm), set the paper feed switch to
position “M” for both automatic and manual feeds.
Paper feed switch set in position “A” Paper feed switch set in position “M”
Note
Do not move the paper feed switch while paper is being fed.
Otherwise, the paper may feed in incorrectly.
Move the paper feed switch until it clicks into position “M” or
“A”. Paper will not feed properly unless the switch is correctly
set to “M” or “A”.
Control Panel
The top portion of the printer has two buttons and three LED indicator lights. By
pushing one of these buttons and looking at the lights, you can perform various
printer functions, such as ejecting paper. This portion with the buttons and the
lights is called the control panel.
power button
The printer is turned on and off using the power button.
ready / insert button
This button allows you to load and eject paper. Press-
ing the button for three seconds or more causes the
printer to print a sample page.
When the paper feed switch is set in position “M”, this
button is used to feed or eject paper. Paper is not fed
while the switch is in position “A”.
error light
This light blinks when a printer error has occurred.
ready light
When the light is lit, the printer is ready to print. The
light blinks slowly while printing. When it is not lit,
printing is paused.
Name and Function of Each Part of the Printer
power light
Indicates whether the printer is on
or off.
When the light is on, the printer
is on. When the light is off, the
internal parts of the printer still
have power. To completely shut
off power to the printer, unplug
the power cord from the socket.