You control most page printers by using the RUN
or HALT keys. This allows you to start or stop the printing process without turning off the power.
If you are using a printer that is not manufactured by Hewlett-Packard, consult the operator's manual to find out how to start and stop the printing process.
To operate a page printer, you should be familiar with the page printer control panel. The following illustration displays the printer control panel.
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The following table describes the most commonly used page
printer functions.
| Controls | Description |
|---|
| Front ON/OFF Switch | The operator's ON/OFF
switch. Located near the paper splicing table, this switch
controls AC power throughout the printer.
|
| LED Display | The front panel LED display provides
a visual indication of the operational status of the tape
drive. The LED display consists of one red,
one green, and one yellow LED.
|
| RUN Indicator | The RUN indicator lights up when the printer is either waiting for or printing data.
|
| RUN Key | When the RUN key is pressed, the printer
accepts data transmitted from the computer and the WARMING
UP message is displayed until the printer is ready.
|
| HALT Key | When the HALT key is pressed, the halt
sequence begins and the printer stops printing data after
the current page has been printed.
|
| ADJUST PRINT/
POSITION Keys | The four keys are used to adjust the
position of the print on the paper. Press the key that
points in the direction you wish to move the print. Each
time you press the key, the image moves 0.28 inches. If
you press and hold the key, multiple incremental movements
occur.
|
| PRINT SINGLE Key | When the PRINT SINGLE key is
pressed, a single page is printed. Repeated pressing of the
PRINT SINGLE key cause a corresponding number of pages
to be printed. The printer returns to a HALT condition
after the last page is printed.
|
| EJECT SINGLE Key | When the EJECT SINGLE key is
pressed, the paper is advanced one page length. The fuser
is active; therefore, paper advanced with this key provides
permanent printed output.
|
| EJECT ALL Key | When the EJECT ALL key is pressed, all unfused pages are removed through the fuser and into the stacker.
|
For a description of all the controls and indicators on your page printer, refer to your "printer" handbook.
