Interpreting the connection status

Use the following table to review common connection states in the BARR/PRINT CHANNEL window. If you are having a problem with a connection, review the Troubleshooting topic for possible resolutions.

Connection

Channel State

Network State

Description

Offline

Disconnected

The connection is not started.

Online

Disconnected

The connection has been started. This is a temporary state before the Channel state changes to Ready.

Ready

Disconnected

The connection is ready and waiting for data from the host.

Receiving

Connected

Data is being received from the host.

Ready

Connected

The device has received the data from the host but is waiting to detect the end of the job.

Ready

Pending

There is a problem with the network. For example, an incorrect IP address or port number may have been specified. Verify that the values are correct on the Communications tab.

Stopped

Started

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