CP130 User Guide Page 4 of 11
3 MODES
OF
OPERATION
The CP130 has two operating modes, when not actually printing:
"Idle Mode": ready to accept data, but no data is in the buffer awaiting printing, and the
printer motor is not running;
"Spool Mode": active, but storing data for later printing.
Modes are indicated by different colour combinations on the front-panel LED (see section 6).
The CP130 is supplied configured as permanently powered on whenever the power supply is
connected and switched on - Please contact the factory for more information on this.
The CP130 may optionally be supplied a sleep mode feature. The sleep period is configurable
between 1 and 65534 seconds.
3.1 IDLE
MODE
In idle mode, the printer is ready to receive data, which will be printed as soon as complete lines or
graphics patterns are decoded. It responds to the paper feed button in the normal way, and can also
produce a demonstration print (see below).
3.2 SPOOL
MODE
In spool mode, data is received and stored, but not printed. This is useful when printing needs to be
suppressed during data transfer (for example in mobile radio systems); or when the printer is unable
to print because the paper has run out or the lid is open.
The CP130 will automatically enter spool mode when the paper is out, when the head is up, or if
some other error condition occurs, or alternatively by command from the host. Spool mode may be
cleared by host command, automatically when the condition is cleared, or by "double-clicking" the
feed button.
