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Printronix MVP Series User Manual

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Operation

3–4

RDY (Ready)

Purpose

Indicates the printer is on–line and ready to print.

Status

When the indicator is flashing, the printer is off–line.

When the indicator is lit, the printer is on–line.

Action

To put the printer on–line; press and release, until the indicator is lit.

To take the printer off–line; press and release, until the indicator flashes.

Result

When the printer is on–line, none of the other switches are active.

When the printer is off–line, use the front panel function keys.

Other

If the printer is connected to the host, the host controls the printer when it is

on–line. When the printer is off–line, the host no longer has control.

CHK (CHECK)

Purpose

Indicates there is a problem or malfunction.

Status

When the indicator is lit or flashing the printer is malfunctioning. A fault

code indicating the type of problem will appear in the display. (Explanations

of the codes are in Appendix B.)

Action

If the indicator is flashing, check the fault code, fix the problem and reset the

printer by pressing and releasing. If the indicator is lit, it is more than likely

the printer needs to be serviced.

Other

On occasion, you may be able to correct a steady indicator problem by

pressing and releasing.

NOTE: The printer will not operate when the indicator is flashing or is lit.

Therefore, you must take some action to restore the printer to

working order.

8LPI (8 Lines Per Inch)

Purpose

Allows for alternate spacing of either 8, 9 or 10 lines per inch. The default is

6 LPI.

Status

When the indicator is lit, an alternate LPI is selected.

Action

To select an alternate LPI, press and release until the desired LPI is selected.

Other

Alternate spacing options are only available when the appropriate value has

been assigned to printer configuration option 51. (See the Configuration

chapter for more details on configuration options.) Line spacing may also be

controlled by the host by using the appropriate command sequences. If an

alternate LPI is selected, the 8LPI indicator will be lit, as if it were set from

the panel.