SECTION 3
OPERATING THE SYSTEM
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Printer Control Panel & MENU Features
The printer's control panel keys can be used to access various functions that help control the
printer. These functions and their operation are as follows:
ENTER key
The ENTER key is normally used to start/stop media feed. When the printer is placed in any
of the Menu modes, the ENTER key is used to choose the options available in the Menu.
Tip: To allow the printer time to finish printing pieces currently under the print carriage, use
the ENTER key to stop media feed, before taking the printer off-line.
Media Transport (Paper Feed) Test: Pressing ENTER when the printer is off-line, will
activate the Paper Feed Test feature (media will be fed without printing).
TEST key
Pressing the TEST key momentarily, places the printer in the test print mode. The word
“Working” appears in the lower half of the display and after a short period of time the display
changes to “Enter to feed”. Pressing the ENTER key will start the feeding process (test
images printing). To stop feeding press, ENTER again.
Tip: A 6” x 9” mail piece is required to print the “factory TEST image”.
Service Menu: Pressing and holding the TEST key will cause the printer to enter into the
“Service Menu” where the various functions of the printer can be tested. To exit the “Service
Menu”, turn the printer OFF, then ON again. The service menu is primarily used by service
technicians to diagnose problems, should they occur. You can use the “+” or “-” key to scroll
through the menu. Pressing the ENTER key will test the function. To restore the printer to
its normal mode, turn it OFF then ON.
MENU key
The MENU key is used to access the special features built into the printer. The basic
features are accessed by momentarily pressing the MENU key. Use the “+” or “-” keys to
access the features. The features available under this mode of operation are as follows:
Press Enter to Purge – This function is useful to clear the inkjet nozzles when the machine
has been sitting idle. To activate the purge, press the ENTER key and feed media.
Clear Batch Counter – Pressing the ENTER key will clear the number in the upper right
hand corner of the display. Resetting the counter is usually performed at the start or end of
each job. Turning OFF the printer will not reset this counter.
Purge First Piece – Turning the feature ON will cause the printer to print a purge pattern
on the first piece. After the purge is completed the next piece will print the first record of
your database.
Address Recovery – In event of a jam or misprint; in the printer, you can recover up to the
last 9 records by using this feature. See “Print Recover After a Jam” for details on the use
of this feature.
Print Enhancement –The print enhancement feature is used to help the nozzles on the ink
cartridge stay open and decrease the loss of the descender on letters such as “y” or “q” and
accent marks that do not appear in every address. Pressing the ENTER key will turn this
function ON or OFF. The function will remain as changed until the operator changes it
again. NOTE: The Print Enhancement feature will time-out (stop) after 100 seconds, if no
media is going through the printer. Once media is being printed it will restart.
