Chapter 1 — Using the Printer
6 PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User’s Manual
Understanding the Print Button and LEDs
The blue button on the front panel is the Print button. The main
function of the Print button is to feed media and pause print jobs.
When the printer is in a different state such as Testmode, the Print
button performs other functions. For more information, see
“Understanding Printer States” on page 9. There are four LEDs
surrounding the Print button.
The Print Button and Four Surrounding LEDs
The four LEDs can be on, off, or flashing depending on the state of
the printer.
Understanding the Printer LEDs
Symbol LED Color Description
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Power Green The printer is powered on.
Ready/Data Green The printer is ready to receive data.
Flashing
green
The printer is transferring data.
Error Solid or
flashing
red
There is an error condition with the
printer. Most causes of an error
condition are hardware related. For
help, see “Printer Problems and
Possible Solutions” on page 69.