The printer software is displayed on the LCD monitor. The interface has six main modules that are accessed by tabs located at the bottom of the display. Click on these tabs to access the modules. Print Job Control is the default module displayed when the software has finished loading after the printer is switched on or reset.
The Print Job Control display is divided into functional and status areas. The functional areas supports all operator input necessary to operate, maintain and service the printer. The status areas are used to report printer status.
Onscreen Keyboard & Numeric Keypad
A mouse is used as the input device to navigate the menu-based interface. For operations that require operator input, the mouse is used to select either numeric characters from a virtual keypad or alphanumeric charaters from a virtual keyboard. These virtual input screens are displayed on the interface LCD monitor when data entry is required.
Virtual Keyboard
Interface Tabs |
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Component |
Function |
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Print Job Control (Print tab) |
Provides management of all aspects of working with print jobs. It also controls some features of the printer and provides access to Roll Media print controls (if that option is installed). |
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Periodic Maintenance |
Displays maintenance tasks you must perform and indicates when to do them. After you perform each task, the printer will record that and then calculate when the task must be performed again. At that time you will be reminded that the particular maintenance task is due. |
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Printer Counters (Counters Tab) |
Provides information about the amount of ink consumed, the amount of media printed and the number of print jobs started. Also provides counters for the UV lamp bulbs use. |
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Printer Settings (Settings tab) |
Displays information about, and also allows you to change various aspects of the printer: Date and Time, Network Connections, User Interface, Printer Settings, and Roll Media Settings (if that option is installed). |
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Service and Diagnostics |
This area is reserved for use by trained field service technicians only. |
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Tools and Utilities (Tools and Utilities tab) |
Provides access to the Shutdown, Job Manager, Special prints, Ink Flush Procedure, Spit Catcher Alignment, and Log files. |
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Software Upgrade (Upgrade tab) |
Allows you to update the printer to the latest version of the printer software and firmware. |