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Operating the Control Panel
The buttons on the control panel let you control many of the printer settings. The control panel also has indicator lights so you can check the current status of the printer’s various settings.
Lights
POWER
On when the power switch is on and power is supplied.
READY
On when the printer is ready to accept input data. Flickers when receiving data.
PAPER OUT
On when the printer is out of paper or when continuous paper is in the standby position.
ON LINE
On when the printer is on line and ready to accept data. This light flashes immediately after you load paper or use short tear-off to indicate that micro-adjustment can be used.
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Using the Printer
Buttons
Using the Printer
ON LINE
This button controls the printer’s on line/off line status. When the printer is on line, the printer can receive and print data from the computer.
FORM FEED
When the printer is off line, press this button to eject a single sheet of paper or advance continuous paper to the, top of the next page. When the printer is on line, you can use the micro-adjustment feature by pressing this button to advance the paper.
LINE FEED
When the printer is off line, press this button to feed the paper one line, or hold it down to f&d the paper continuously. When the printer is on line, you can use the microadjustment feature by pressing this button to reverse the paper.
LOAD/EJECT
When the printer is off line, press this button to load paper if paper is not loaded, or to eject it if paper is loaded. (Single sheet paper is ejected forward and continuous paper is ejected backward.)
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SelecType
The settings you select using the SelecType panel remain valid even after you turn off, reset, or initialize the printer.
FONT
Press this button to select draft, near letter quality Roman, or near letter quality Sans Serif. The indicator light shows which font has been selected.
CHARACTERS PER INCH
Press this button to select the characters per inch (cpi). You can choose 10 CPI, 12 CPI, or PS
(proportional spacing). The indicator light shows the selected character spacing.
CONDENSED
Press this button to select either condensed or normal printing. The light is on when the printer is in condensed mode. In this mode, all characters are approximately 60% of their normal width.
Note: Proportional spacing and condensed mode cannot be combined.
If you select both, only proportional spacing works.
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Key Features
- High-speed printing of up to 380 characters per second (cps) for increased productivity
- Versatile paper handling including continuous paper, single sheets, and envelopes for various printing needs
- Enhanced graphics capabilities with up to 240 x 216 dpi resolution for sharp and detailed images
- Robust construction designed to withstand heavy workloads and harsh environments
- Easy-to-use control panel for quick and convenient operation
- Multiple connectivity options including parallel, serial, and USB interfaces for seamless integration