3-5Online and OfflineUsing the Printer3Online and OfflineWhen the printer can receive data from the computer and print the data, the printeris in the state of "Online", and when the printer is disconnected with the computerand cannot receive data, the printer is in the state of "Offline".To perform the settings for each menu using the control panel, switch the printerstatus as follows:: The status that you can enter the menux: The status that you cannot enter the menu* The [User Maintenance Menu] options cannot be specified when the printer is online.Placing the Printer OnlineWhen printing from the computer, the printer has to be online. Before printing, makesure that the printer is online. If not, place the printer online using the followingprocedure. The printer comes online automatically after you turn it ON.1 Press the (Online) key.The (Online) indicator comes on, and the printer is ready to print.IMPORTANTWhen an error is occurring in the printer (when the (Message) indicator is on, orthe number in the message blinks), the printer does not come online. Eliminate thecause of the error before you place the printer online.When the printer isonlineWhen the printer isofflineSETUP Menu *SELECT FEEDER MenuRESET MenuJOB Menu xUTILITY Menu x