The DDP Server is essentially controlled from the network. Nonetheless, two control lights are provided on an operator panel at the front. They are useful to control the basic operation of the DDP Server. The operator panel also contains the standby button for switching the DDP Server on or off. For saving energy while the DDP Server is not used, DDP Server provides an additional power switch at the rear.

Furthermore, a small button is provided at the rear for special functions. This is only needed for setup and maintenance purposes.

The elements on the front side have the following functions:
• Standby button: This button allows you to power on or shut down the DDP Server.
To power on or shut down the DDP Server, press this button shortly. A regular shut down includes closing the job and queue database. When the DDP Server is running, you may force power down by holding the standby button for more than 4 seconds. However, you should force power-down only if the DDP Server does not react otherwise, as in this way the database is not closed and loss of the stored data may result. For the same reason, do not switch off the DDP Server by means of the power switch at the rear before performing a regular shutdown using the standby button.
• READY control light (green) with the following meanings:
Constant – DDP Server is idle
Blinking – DDP Server is busy
• ERROR control light (yellow) with the following meanings:
Constant – data transfer to printer
The following special states are also shown by the control lights:
DDP Server Initialisation – both blinking
DDP Server Shutdown – both constant

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