19Operating The PrinterPowering on the PrinterWhen you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up state is offline. When theself-test completes and the software has initialized successfully, the status indicator light is off, indicatingthe printer is offline. When the printer is online, the default emulation type you have installed appears inLCD display. The configuration name or ribbon life remaining is shown on the bottom of the LCD display.If there is a fault during the self-test, the status indicator flashes and a specific fault message appears onthe display (such as “LOAD PAPER”). The alarm also sounds if it is configured to do so. See LCDMessage Troubleshooting Table on page 125 for information on fault messages and solutions.Operating ModesOnline. In online mode, the printer can receive and print data sent from the host. Pressing the ONLINEkey toggles the printer from online to offline mode. The status indicator is lit in online mode.Offline. In offline mode, you can perform operator functions, such as loading paper and setting top-of-form. Pressing the ONLINE key toggles the printer from offline to online mode. The status indicator is offin offline mode.Menu. In offline mode, pressing ENTER moves the printer into Menu mode. In this mode, you cannavigate through all menus and change the printer configuration. To return to offline mode, press theONLINE key.Fault. In fault mode, a condition exists which must be cleared before printing can continue. The statusindicator flashes, the alarm beeps (if configured to sound), and a descriptive fault message displays.The current operating mode can be selected via control panel keys or can result from routine operationssuch as powering on the printer.
