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PLQ-20/PLQ-20M
1. Ready light (Yellow)
On when output data is in buffer, or is being printed.
Flashes when an error has occurred during a printing operation.
2. Power light (Green)
On when the power is turned on.
3. F1/Eject light (Yellow)
Works as programmed only when the printer is in the PR2 mode. You can program it when it is
on, off or flashes in the PR2 or WNI4915 mode.
4. F1/Eject button
Executes functions which are assigned to the F1/Eject button when the printer is in the PR2 or
WNI4915 mode. You can assign optional functions to it by programming them in the PR2 or
WNI4915 mode.
Ejects paper when the printer is in the ESC/P or IBM PPDS mode.
When the printer enters the default setting mode, the button works as a button to select the
menu. You can select the next menu by pressing this button. See Changing default settings.
5. Offline light (Yellow)
On when the printer is offline.
6. Offline button
Alternates the printer activity between offline and online.
When the printer enters the default setting mode, the button works as a button to select the
menu. You can select the previous menu by pressing this button. See Changing default settings.
7. F2 light (Yellow)
Works as programmed only when the printer is in the PR2 or WNI4915 mode. You can program it
when it is on, off or flashes in the PR2 or WNI4915 mode.
8. F2 button
Executes functions which are assigned to the F2 button when the printer is in the PR2 or WNI4915
mode. You can assign optional functions to it by programming them in the PR2 or WNI4915 mode.
When the printer enters the default setting mode, you can change the setting by pressing this
button. See Changing default settings.
Functions auxiliary
This section describes functions executed by turning on the printer while holding one or more
buttons. These functions are shown in the following table and explained in detail after the table.
Switch Function
*1
F2 Self-test
F1/Eject & F2 Default setting
F1/Eject & Offline Compress printing mode
Offline Data dump
Open the cover & F1/Eject Paper removing
F2 *2 Bidirectional adjustment
*3
F2 Top-of-form adjustment
*4
F2 Printing start position adjustment
*1 To enter this mode, press the F1/Eject and F2 button while the F1/Eject, Offline, and F2 lights are flashing.
*2 To enter this mode, press the F1/Eject button while the F1/Eject, Offline, and F2 lights are flashing.
*3 To enter this mode, press the Offline button while the F1/Eject, Offline, and F2 lights are flashing.
*4 To enter this mode, press the F2 button while the F1/Eject, Offline, and F2 lights are flashing.
Self-test
Prints the self-test. See Printing a Self Test for more information.
Default setting
Starts the default setting mode. See Changing default settings for more information.
Data dump
Starts the data dump mode, in which all input data is printed as hexadecimal numbers and
corresponding characters. See Printing a Hex Dump for more information.
Paper removing
Starts the paper removing mode. See Clearing a Paper Jam for instruction on feeding paper.
Bidirectional adjustment
Starts the bidirectional adjustment mode. See Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout for more
information.
Top-of-form adjustment
Starts the top-of-form position adjustment mode. See Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position for
more information.
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PLQ-20D/PLQ-20DM
The operation of the buttons and status of the lights differs according to the settings of the Target
Printer Mode (Olivetti PR2E, WNI HP4915+, EPSON Printer) and the Interface Mode (Dual Serial
Auto, Dual Serial Manual, Serial1, Serial2).
Only the Offline button has the same function in both Target Printer Mode and Interface Mode.
a. Offline button
Alternates the printer activity between offline and online.
a. Offline button
Works as a button to select the menu. You can select the previous menu by pressing this button.
See Changing default settings.
b. F1/Eject button
Works as a button to select the menu. You can select the next menu by pressing this button.
See Changing default settings.
c. F2 button
Change the setting by pressing this button. See Changing default settings.
Indication in Dual Serial Auto Mode and Dual Serial Manual Mode
A. Ready lights (Yellow)
Flashes when output data is in the buffer, or is being printed.
Flashes when an error has occurred during a printing operation.
B. Power lights (Green)
On when the power is turned on.
C. F1/Eject light (Yellow)
Flashes when the Serial1 interface is reserved.
On when the Serial1 interface is selected.
In the dual serial mode, the application cannot control the LED by PR2 commands.
D. Offline lights (Yellow)
On when the printer is offline.
Flashes when the head hot warning has occurred during a printing operation.
E. F2 light (Yellow)
Flashes when the Serial2 interface is reserved.
On when the Serial2 interface is selected.
In the dual serial mode, the application cannot control the LED by PR2 commands.
Functions auxiliary
This section describes functions executed by turning on the printer while holding one or more
buttons. These functions are shown in the following table and explained in detail after the table.
Switch Function
*1
F2 Self-test
F1/Eject & F2 Default setting
F1/Eject & Offline Compress printing mode
Offline Data dump
Open the cover & F1/Eject Paper removing
*2
F2 Bidirectional adjustment
*3
F2 & Offline Top-of-form adjustment for PR2
*3
F2 & Offline Top-of-form adjustment for WNI4915
F2 & Offline *3 Top-of-form adjustment for ESC/P2 & IBM PPDS
*4
F2 & Offline Printing start position adjustment for PR2
*4
F2 & Offline Printing start position adjustment for WNI4915
*4
F2 & Offline Printing start position adjustment for ESC/P2 & IBM PPDS
*1 To enter this mode, press the F1/Eject and F2 button while the F1/Eject, Offline, and F2 lights are flashing.
*2 To enter this mode, press the F1/Eject button while the F1/Eject, Offline, and F2 lights are flashing.
*3 After entering the mode, these mode is changed by the next switch operation.
F1: Top-of-form adjustment for PR2
Offline: Top-of-form adjustment for WNI4915
F2 & Offline: Top-of-form adjustment for ESC/P2 & IBM PPDS
*4 After entering the mode, these mode is changed by the next switch operation.
F2: Printing start position adjustment for PR2
F1 & Offline: Printing start position adjustment for WNI4915
F1 & F2: Printing start position adjustment for ESC/P2 & IBM PPDS
Self-test
Default setting
Starts the default setting mode. See Changing default settings for more information.
Starts the compress printing mode. See Compress Printing Mode for more information.
Data dump
Starts the data dump mode, in which all input data is printed as hexadecimal numbers and
corresponding characters. See Printing a Hex Dump for more information.
Paper removing
Starts the paper removing mode. See Clearing a Paper Jam for instruction on feeding paper.
Bidirectional adjustment
Starts the bidirectional adjustment mode. See Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout for more
information.
Top-of-form adjustment
Starts the top-of-form position adjustment mode. See Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position for
more information.
Starts the printing start position adjustment mode. See Adjusting the Printing Start Position for
more information.
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(BPS0125-00 EN)