Understanding the printer control panel

picture of the printer control panel

Item

Description

1

Display

Shows messages that communicate the status of the printer

2

Select

select button

Press the select button to initiate action on a menu item.

3

Indicator light

Indicates the printer status:

  • Off—The printer is off.

  • Blinking green—The printer is warming up, processing data, or printing.

  • Solid green—The printer is on, but idle.

  • Blinking red—Operator intervention is needed.

4

Stop/Cancel

stop button

Stops all printer activity

A list of options is offered once Stopped appears on the display.

5

Navigation buttons

navigation buttons

Scrolls through menus, submenus, or settings on the display

6

Back

back button

Returns the display to the previous screen

7

Menu

menu button

Opens the menu index

Note: The menus are available only when the printer is in the Ready state.