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3. Operation Keys
You use
the operation keys to control the basic functions of the printer.
LINE key
You
use the ON LINE key to switch the printer between and off-line. The printer must
be on-line to receive information from your computer. To use any of the other keys on the
operator panel, the printer must be off-line.
The message PCL appears in the display window when the printer is on-line and ready
to receive data.
READY ALARM DATA
Figure 1-13
FEED key
You use
the FORM FEED key to print the data stored in the printer’s buffer. For example, if the
last page stored in the printer’s memory is a full page but your software does not send a
command to print you can press ON LINE to set the printer off-line and then press FORM
FEED to print the last page.
Keep in mind that complex pages may take minutes to process. Make sure the READY
indicator light stopped flashing before you press FORM to print the last page.
The printer must be before you press FORM FEED.
Note: Pressing the FORM FEED key does not force a blank sheet through the printer.
key
You use the key to clear the printer’s buffer and remove all temporary typefaces and
macros from the printer’s memory. Press the RESET key for approximately three seconds until
the RESET message appears in the display prevents accidental loss of a print job)
If you press and hold the RESET key for more than six seconds, MENU RESET message
appears in the display window. The printer resets all PCL parameters to their factory defaults.
includes all items in the PCL PRINT MENU except SIZE and ENVELOPE. The items
in the PCL MENU are not reset.) To reset all parameters to their factory defaults,
perform a cold reset by powering on the printer while holding the ON LINE key.
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