User's Manual

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Introduction to the Elite 21 control panel
The Elite 21 Control Panel is used to get information about the printer and to
adjust specific printer functions. It includes an LCD display window, three LEDs
that show the status of the printer at all times, and eight pushbuttons.
Control panel (LCD) display window
The LCD display window has several functions. It shows:
• The current status of the printer.
• Error messages.
• Prompts to complete tasks, like “Insert Paper.”
• The Elite 21 menus and submenus.
When the printer is not printing, “Ready” is displayed in the display window.
Status Lights
Function Keys
Control panel status lights
The control panel status lights indicate the following:
When the Ready light is solid (lit and not flashing), the Elite 21 is ready to
receive data and print. When the printer is turned on, this light flashes while
the printer is initializing.
When the Data light flashes, one of the Elite 21’s interface ports is receiving
or transmitting data.