SECTION 3
OPERATING THE PRINTER
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Printer Status Light Indicators
Valid with Firmware 20130820 or higher installed.
The lights (LED’s), on the three control panel buttons, indicate the
status of the printer.
Flashing SLOW = 1 time per second
Flashing FAST = 3 times per second
NOTE: To obtain additional detail about the printer’s condition,
please open the Toolbox utility. See “Errors and Warnings” for Additional Troubleshooting information.
For a chart to hang near the printer, see “Control Panel Light Sequences – Quick Reference” (Appendix C).
Printer Status Light Indicator Chart
Printer Status
corresponding Toolbox message
Additional Details, Possible Solution or
Action
Print engine is powered-OFF
(Powered-down)
In this condition, it is safe to turn the Main Power
Switch OFF or ON.
IMPORTANT: For best system performance, it is
recommended to keep the print engine powered-
up (ON/OFF light illuminated) at all times.
Print engine is powered-ON and ready
(Powered-up)
Printer is Ready
Print engine powering-up
It takes about 45 seconds for the print engine to
power-up; after pressing the ON/OFF button.
All lights blink simultaneously during power-up
sequence.
The ON/OFF button will change to a steady
illumination condition, once the print engine is
fully powered-up.
TIP: You can launch (open) the Toolbox after the
lights come on.
Print engine powering-down
All lights blink simultaneously during power-down
sequence.
Wait until all lights go out before turning OFF the
Main Power Switch.
Busy Condition
Busy: Job Loading Wait for lights to stop blinking.
Printer is Performing Maintenance
(Cleaning, Circulating Ink, etc..)
Toolbox = MAINTENANCE_BUSY
Wait for lights to stop blinking.
Canceling Job. CANCEL key was
pressed
Toolbox = MECH_CANCELJOB
Wait for lights to stop blinking.
Printer is Printing
Press PAUSE, to pause printing.
TIP: If the printer doesn’t try to feed media; check
for paper jam in print engine and clean the
Paperpath sensors.
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