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Control Panel

This section explains names and usage of the parts of the control panel.

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  1. [Job Reset] Key

    When the printer is online, press this key to cancel an ongoing print job.

  2. [Switch Functions] Key

    Press this key to switch between the operation screen of the printer function and the function screens of the extended features currently in use.

  3. Display

    Displays current printer status and error messages.

    Entering energy saver mode turns off the back light. For details about energy saver mode, see Software Guide.

  4. [Escape] Key

    Press this key to cancel an operation or return to the previous display.

  5. Light Sensor

    Contains the light sensor used by the ECO Night Sensor function. For details about how to use this function, see "Setting the ECO Night Sensor".

  6. [OK] Key

    Use this key to confirm settings, or setting values, or move to the next menu level.

  7. Scroll Keys

    Press these keys to move the cursor in each direction.

    When the [Up arrow key ] [Down arrow key ] [Left arrow key ] [Right arrow key ] keys appear in this manual, press the scroll key of the same direction.

  8. Selection Keys

    Correspond to the function items at the bottom line on the display.

    Example: When this manual instructs you to press [Option], press the selection key on the left below the initial screen.

  9. [Menu] Key

    Press this key to configure and check the current printer settings.

  10. Data In Indicator

    Flashes when the printer is receiving data from a computer. The data in indicator is lit if there is data to be printed.

  11. Alert Indicator

    Lights up or flashes when a printer error occurs.

    Steady red: printing is not possible, or is possible but print quality cannot be ensured.

    Flashing yellow: the printer will soon require maintenance or a replacement consumable such as print cartridge.

    Follow the instructions that appear on the display.

  12. Power Indicator

    Lights up when the printer is ready to receive data from a computer. Flashes when the printer is warming up or receiving data. It is unlit when the power is off or while the printer is in energy saver mode.

  13. [Suspend/Resume] Key

    Press this to suspend the print job currently being processed. The indicator remains lit as long as the job is suspended.

    To resume the job, press this key again. Resumption of a suspended job will occur automatically when the time specified in [Auto Reset Timer] elapses (default: 60 seconds).

    For details about the [Auto Reset Timer] setting, see "Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel", Software Guide.

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