Printronix P9000 Series - Manual (Page 45)

3-5 Configuration
Configuration Procedure
Most configuration options are selected from the control panel menu. To change the configuraĆ
tion from the control panel, the printer must be powered up, off line (OFFLINE READY), and
the control panel ENTER switch enabled (unlocked). The current configuration may be examĆ
ined - but not changed - by leaving the ENTER switch locked.
The basic configuration procedure requires pressing MENU DOWN and NEXT/PREV to arĆ
rive at the desired menu. The parameters associated with that menu are accessed by pressing
MENU DOWN again, at which time the currently active parameter or a submenu is displayed.
NEXT and PREV are used to sequentially list all the parameters or submenus available within
that menu. When the currently active value is shown on the display, it will be indicated with an
asterisk (*) next to it. Pressing ENTER selects the parameter visible on the display, and reĆ
places the previous parameter. The Control Panel Configuration Diagram, which illustrates all
configuration menus and values, is provided at the end of this chapter. Thoroughly review
these diagrams to understand the configuration menu hierarchy and the control panel buttons
to select individual menus and parameter values.
The following general procedure can be used to reconfigure the printer from the control panel:
1. Obtain a current configuration printout as described in the Configuration Printout secĆ
tion of this chapter.
2. Determine the parameter values that must be changed to meet your requirements. Refer
to the Control Panel Configuration Diagram for an illustration of the parameter values
and the procedure required to select and display the values.
3. Place the printer off line and raise the printer cover. Enable the ENTER switch by pressĆ
ing MENU UP and MENU DOWN simultaneously until the ENTER SWITCH NOT
LOCKED message appears briefly in the LCD message display.
4. Select and display the desired menu by pressing MENU DOWN and then NEXT or
PREV until the name of the menu appears in the LCD message display.
5. Select and display the required value(s) for the selected menu item by pressing MENU
DOWN and then NEXT or PREV until the value appears in the LCD message display.
6. Save the selected value(s) by pressing ENTER.
7. After all parameters have been changed as required, select SAVE PARAMETERS from
Level II of the main menu and press ENTER. This will save the current parameter values
as the powerup values.
8. Press CLEAR to place the printer off line. Disable the ENTER switch by pressing MENU
UP and MENU DOWN simultaneously. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED will appear briefly
in the LCD message display.
9. Close the printer cover and place the printer on line.