Checking the Printer Status
e status of the printer can be checked from the lighting and ashing of the LEDs, and from the printer screen.
You can also check the printer settings by printing a status sheet and check the nozzle status by printing a nozzle
check pattern.
U “Checking the Printer Status by Printing Status Sheet” on page 30
U “Printing Nozzle Check Patterns” on page 67
Checking the Printer Status on the Printer Screen
You can check the printer status on the printer screen.
Select a target part of the screen using the
buttons and OK button on the operation panel.
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No. Name Description
1 Message area Displays printer status and error messages.
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Media source/Remaining
amount of roll paper
Paper source (roll or fanfold) is indicated.
Depending on which paper, roll or fanfold, is used, the paper icon changes.
When Media Source is set to External Feed, “EX” appears below the paper icon.
When Media Source is set to Internal Roll, you can check the remaining amount of
roll paper.
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Paper information You can check the paper settings.
Select this area to directly access the Menu - Media Settings menus.
Note:
You can also make the paper settings using the printer driver. If the settings dier
between the operation panel and the printer driver, the settings of the printer driver
are applied.
U “Printer Driver Settings” on page 39
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