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There are two possibilities for the displacement to become active: - START/STOP Key (93)
- If a positive displacement is set before starting the print job the printer - turns off the STOP indicator
will move the paper into the right position first and then start printing. - makes the printer ready for operation
- If the displacement is set during a print job, the printer prints the - either starts the printout or self-test functions when selected (see
contents of the print buffer. Afterwards, the displacement will become MENU mode) or causes the interface status to change to READY or
active. All following data are at the new position. BUSY (displayed)
- Pressing [START/STOP] (93)
The printer changes into the LOCAL mode (displayed) and turns on the 2.3 Menu Mode
STOP indicator (52). All printer and paper handling operations are Instead of having a multitude of dip switches, all operator selectable features
stopped. After pressing again, the printer quits the LOCAL or Menu are accessable via the control panel and combined in the printer MENU.
mode.
2.2.3 Meaning of the Keys in the LOCAL Mode - easy handling of configuration (interface, etc.)
- Lower Row Keys - quick parameter changes during an application
- Insert or Eject Key (90) - a SAVE function to make changes permanent (until purposely reset),
After pressing the Insert/Eject key, fanfold paper from the park position facilitating changes in default settings.
is fed into the print position, and fanfold paper from the print position is
fed into the cut/tear off position (depending on the setting or the printer The menu has several levels:
type). Paper that has been retracted into the cut/tear off by the - The first level contains the Main Functions
Insert/Eject key will be moved automatically into the print position once - Level 2 contains Sub-Functions
the printer receives a print command. - Level 3 allows to select/confirm values and contains further Sub-Functions
Note: This key is not active while the top cover is open.
- The Paper Feed Key (91) and the Quick Settings section in this chapter.
Reverse Paper Feed Key (92)
The paper moves / " (0.28 mm) in the direction of the arrows. Holding
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down the key results in continuous feeding.
Forward movement of paper from the park position is stopped at the
print position. Forward movement of paper from the print position is
stopped at the tear off position or it will be cut off (depending of the
setting or of the printer type).
Backward movement of paper is stopped at either the park position, the
print position or the tear off position.
- exits the MENU mode.
This feature provides:
- Level 4 allows to select/confirm values
For easy selection of paper source, font, pitch and macro, please refer to the
