Configuration; Front Panel Controls - HP C2858A Service Manual

CONFIGURATION

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Plotter set-up and plot management functions are input through the front panel. The front
panel contains a 2-row by 20-character vacuum fluorescent display. Menu scrolling and im-
plementation are accomplished through 4 menu buttons. Plotting modes are initiated through
the color/monochrome select buttons and print quality buttons. User interaction is available
through 3 pen/media action buttons. LEDs associated with various buttons are used to indi-
cate whether the function is enabled or disabled. The front panel is shown in Figure 3-12.
message display
Cancel Form Feed/Cut
action buttons
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The front panel display is used for plotter set-up and management messages including menu
selections and operator interaction messages. It also provides various plotter status messages
and error messages. The Busy LED is lit whenever the plotter is processing information.
Pause
Access Pens

Front Panel Controls

Figure 3 12.
Installation and Configuration
menu buttons
Previous
Busy
Enter
Enhanced
Color Final
Mono Draft
plot mode buttons
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