Printronix P7000 H-Series - Manual (Page 11)

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2
Configuring With The
Control Panel
Introduction
IMPORTANT Configuration directly affects printer operation. Do not change the
configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the
procedures in this chapter.
In order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and
commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of
matching the printer's operating characteristics to those of the host computer
and to specific tasks, such as printing labels or printing on different sizes of
paper. The characteristics that define the printer's response to signals and
commands received from the host computer are called configuration
parameters. Examples are line spacing, form length, etc.
You can change the parameters by sending appropriate control codes, or by
pressing keys on the control panel. Control codes offer more versatility, and
they override control panel settings.
This chapter explains how to use the control panel.
Chapter 3 provides information about control codes.
Figure 1. The Control Panel
SET TOF
PRT CONFIG
JOB SELECT
ENTER
ON LINE/CLEAR
PAPER ADVANCE
VIEW/EJECT
CANCEL
Message Display
Status Indicator Circular
Pad
ONLINE
RIBBON LIFE 100%
Emulation
Ribbon Life
Indicator