Using the Operator PanelThe operator panel is shown above. During the configuration process, you will usethe ↑SCROLL/MICRO , ↓SCROLL/MICRO , ENTER, and RETURN keys on theoperator panel to access configuration settings and diagnostic tests via theconfiguration menus. As you access menus and options, menu names and optionvalues appear on the operator panel message display (sometimes referred to asLCD, or Liquid Crystal Display).This chapter provides numerous examples of how to use the operator panel keysand indicator message display to configure the printer.Program ModeThe printer is in Program mode whenever the configuration menus and optionvalues are displayed on the operator panel message display. Program mode iseither locked or unlocked. In order to select new configuration values, you mustunlock Program mode. In order to prevent accidental changing of the configurationsettings, you may lock Program mode.Unlocking The Program ModeTo use the operator panel to change the configuration settings, Program modemust be unlocked. When Program mode is unlocked, pressing the Enter key selectsconfiguration values as the active values, that is, places them into printer DRAM.An asterisk (*) after a displayed setting shows it is entered into memory.Press the Return + Enter keys at the same time to unlock Program mode. Thefollowing message will appear briefly:OPERATOR MENUUNLOCKEDFigure 9. The Operator PanelChapter 3. Configuring the Printer 23
