GCC Technologies Elite 21 Series, User Manual

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Introduction to the Elite 21 control panel
The Elite 21 Control Panel is used to get information about the printer and to adjust
specific printer functions. It includes an LCD display window, three LEDs that show the
status of the printer at all times, and eight pushbuttons.
Control panel (LCD) display window
The LCD display window has several functions. It shows:
• The current status of the printer.
• Error messages.
• Prompts to complete tasks, like “Insert Paper.”
• The Elite 21 menus and submenus.
When the printer is not printing,“Ready” is displayed in the display window.
Status Lights
Function Keys
Control panel status lights
The control panel status lights indicate the following:
When the Ready light is solid (lit and not flashing), the Elite 21 is ready to receive
data and print. When the printer is turned on, this light flashes while the printer is
initializing.
When the Data light flashes, one of the Elite 21’s interface ports is receiving or
transmitting data.