TallyGenicom LMPPLS Administrator's Manual

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21Control Panel KeysONLINEToggles the printer between online and offline modes. The key performs the following 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 are cleared, the printer toggles toOffline Mode. If the fault condition is not corrected before pressing the ONLINE key, the faultmessage reappears.• Menu Mode – sets the printer to Offline Mode.NOTE: When changing to Online Mode, if the user has changed menu items without saving the changesin a configuration, the user will be prompted to save the changes.ADVANCEPerforms advance to top-of-form, as defined by the current active form length. The key works both onlineand offline.• If online with data in the printer buffer, the data will print and then the paper will move to the next top-of-form.• In the fault state, pressing ADVANCE will advance the paper. The first press moves to the top of thenext available form. All subsequent presses advances one forms length as defined by the currentactive forms length.VIEWWhen the printer is online or offline, pressing this key executes the view or eject function, depending onwhether the printer is a cabinet or a pedestal model.If online with data in the printer buffer, the data prints and the key functions as described below.If in a fault state, this key will be ignored.• View Function — For cabinet and pedestal models, pressing the VIEW key for a short time (lessthan 1/2 second) moves the last data printed to the tractor area for viewing. While in the view state,the message "Printer in View" displays, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow keys moves the paper up ordown in 1/72 inch increments. This is done to align the image within a pre-printed form, for example.Refer to the UP and DOWN key functions for additional details on the microstep feature. PressingVIEW a second time moves the paper back to the adjusted print position.• Eject Function — For pedestal models only, if the View key is pressed for a long time (more than 1/2second), the bottom of the last printed form will move to the tear bar position as set by the Tear BarDist menu. The message "READY TO TEAR/EJECT To Return" displays. While in this position,pressing the UP or DOWN arrow keys moves the paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments. Refer tothe Up and Down key functions for additional details on the microstep feature. When the VIEW key ispressed a second time, the printer will move the paper either forward or backward to enable printingon the next available form.CANCELIn offline mode, this key cancels all data in the print buffer. The print buffer is cleared without printing anyof the data and the current paper position moves to the next top-of-form. If this function is disabled, theCANCEL key will be ignored.