Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer - Manual (Page 27)

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Operating The Printer
Powering on the Printer
When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up
state is online. When the self-test completes and the software has initialized
successfully, the status indicator light turns on, indicating the printer is online.
The default value of the type of emulation you have installed appears in the
LCD display. The ribbon life remaining is shown on the bottom of the LCD
display.
If there is a fault during the self-test, the status indicator flashes and a specific
fault message appears on the display (such as “LOAD PAPER”). The alarm
also sounds if it is configured to do so. See “ LCD Message Troubleshooting
Table” on page 291 for information on fault messages and solutions.
Operating Modes
Online. In online mode, the printer can receive and print data sent from the
host. Pressing the ONLINE key toggles the printer from online to offline mode.
The status indicator is lit in online mode.
Offline. In offline mode, you can perform operator functions, such as loading
paper and setting top-of-form. Pressing the ONLINE key toggles the printer
from offline to online mode. The status indicator is off in offline mode.
Menu . In offline mode, pressing ENTER moves the printer into Menu mode.
In this mode, you can navigate through all menus and change the printer
configuration. To return to offline mode, press the
ONLINE key.
Fault. In fault mode, a condition exists which must be cleared before printing
can continue. The status indicator flashes, the alarm beeps (if configured to
sound), and a descriptive fault message displays.
The current operating mode can be selected via control panel keys or can
result from routine operations such as powering on the printer.