Rice Lake Datamax M-Class - Manual (Page 51)

M-Class 43
5.1 The Menu System
Printer operation can be controlled through the user interface, allowing the operator access to these six menu system
branches:
• Media Settings
• Print Control
• Printer Options
• System Settings
• Communications
• Diagnostics
While in the menu system, the current selection will be indicated with an asterisk (*) next to the displayed item on the LCD.
Selections designated with a section symbol (§) will require a printer reset before becoming effective. A reset will be
automatically invoked when exiting the menu system and answering ‘Yes’ to the ‘Save Changes’ prompt. Changes made
will be saved. When power is removed, the new settings will be restored upon power-up.
The same functional commands from your host computer may, in some cases, override the printer’s menu settings. In
addition, as a security feature for the prevention of accidental or unauthorized changes, the menu system has a password
protection feature.
Note: In the following subsections, the factory default settings are denoted with the ‘ ’ symbol. Selections denoted with a
diamond ( ♦) can only be changed through the menu system - all other selections can be overridden by host software
commands. Consult the Class Series Programmer’s Manual for specific information.
5.1.1
Entrance and Exit Prompts
With ‘Ready’ displayed on the LCD, press the MENU Key to enter Menu Mode.
Note: While in Menu Mode, the printer will stop processing new DPL (or bitmapped) data.
MENU MODE Depending upon the configuration of the printer, the following Entrance and Exit Prompts
may be displayed when accessing or leaving the Menu System.
ENTER PASSWORD
0 0 0 0 You are attempting to enter Menu Mode. Security has been enabled and now the correct
user-definable password is required before accessing the Menu Mode functions.
KEEP HOST CHANGES?
ENTER = YES
You are now entering Menu Mode. Existing Host commands have affected the
configuration of the printer. Pressing ENTER will save these changes; otherwise, the
printer will revert to previously saved settings.
SAVE CHANGES?
ENTER = YES
You are now exiting Menu Mode, but have made changes to the printer’s settings.
Pressing ENTER will reconfigure your printer according to these changes; otherwise, the
printer will revert to previously saved settings.
Note: If changes have been made that require a reset, the printer will automatically invoke that reset.