Control Panel Keys29Control Panel KeysONLINEToggles the printer between online and offline modes. The key performs thefollowing in Online, Offline, Fault, and Menu modes:• Online Mode – sets the printer to Offline Mode.• Offline Mode – sets the printer to Online Mode.• Fault Mode – causes the printer to recheck the faults; if the faults arecleared, the printer toggles to Offline Mode. If the fault condition is notcorrected before pressing the ONLINE key, the fault message reappears.• Menu Mode – sets the printer to Offline Mode.NOTE: When changing to Online Mode, if the user has changed menu itemswithout saving the changes in a configuration, the user will beprompted to save the changes.ADVANCEPerforms advance to top-of-form, as defined by the current active form length.The key works both online and offline.• If online with data in the printer buffer, the data will print and then thepaper will move to the next top-of-form.• In the fault state, pressing ADVANCE will advance the paper. The firstpress moves to the top of the next available form. All subsequent pressesadvances one forms length as defined by the current active forms length.VIEWWhen the printer is online or offline, pressing this key executes the view oreject function, depending on whether the printer is a cabinet or a pedestalmodel.If online with data in the printer buffer, the data prints and the key functions asdescribed below.If in a fault state, this key will be ignored.• View Function — For cabinet and pedestal models, pressing the VIEWkey for a short time (less than 1/2 second) moves the last data printed tothe tractor area for viewing. While in the view state, the message "Printerin View" displays, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow keys moves the paperup or down in 1/72 inch increments. This is done to align the image withina pre-printed form, for example. Refer to the UP and DOWN key functionsfor additional details on the microstep feature. Pressing VIEW a secondtime moves the paper back to the adjusted print position.
