Formax ColorMaxLP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 10)

10
Setting Up the Printer
Formax
The Control Panel
The printer is ready to print when the control panel displays Printer Online. The Data and
Status LEDs together with messages indicate the printer status and any potential
problems (
Table 1 ).
The control panel also shows the estimated levels of the ink cartridges. In the example
below, the yellow ink cartridge level is between 25 to 50%.
The icons above the printer buttons indicate their functions, which change depending
on the current operation (see
Table 2 ).
Printer Online
Power LED
Power Button
Printer Buttons
Data LED
Status LED
Ink Status
Table 1 Printer LEDs
LED Description
Data LED
Blinking Printer is receiving data from the computer.
On There are print jobs in the printer memory.
Status LED
Blinking • Printhead is being serviced, or
• Attention needed; a message will be displayed. (See If Error
Messages Appear on page 64.)
On • An error has occurred; a message will be displayed. (See If
Error Messages Appear on page 64.)