Printronix Series 5 - Manual (Page 41)

3–2 Operating the Printer
Powering On the Printer
When you power on the printer, the printer executes a self-test. The default power–up
state is online. When the self–test completes and the software has initialized
successfully, the status indicator lights indicate the printer is online and the default
value of the type of emulation you have installed appears in the display.
If there is a fault during the self-test, the status indicator flashes and a specific
fault message appears on the display (such as “LOAD PAPER”). The alarm also
sounds if it is configured to do so.
Operating Modes
Online — In online mode, the printer can receive and print data sent from the
host. Pressing the ON LINE key toggles the printer from offline to online mode.
The status indicator is lit in online mode.
Offline — In offline mode, you may perform operator functions, such as loading
paper and setting top-of-form. You may also move within the printer configuration
menus. Pressing the ON LINE key toggles the printer from online to offline mode.
The status indicator is off in offline mode.
Fault — In fault mode, a fault condition exists that must be cleared before
printing can continue. The status indicator flashes, the alarm beeps (if configured
to sound), and a descriptive fault message displays.
The current operating mode may be selected via control panel keys, or may
result from routine operations such as powering on the printer.