GCMS in Waiting for Prep Run state - won't inject unless pressing Prep Run Button

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Agilent 7890A with Agilent 5975 MSD. Gerstel MPS Sampler 
 I can't inject a sample in a sequence unless I hit the prep run button on the GC. I have to do that for each line in the sequence. 
 We just upgraded our computer and software to Masshunter 10.0.368 and Maestro 1 v1.5.4.23/3.5 (MPS Firmware 2.5.18319.839). 
 Software RUN STATUS is PreRun and INSTRUMENT STATUS is Ready. Stays in this spot. If I hit PREP RUN on GC panel, the injection proceeds. However, the next line in the sequence will get held in the same spot. 
 On the GC Console - "Waiting for Prep Run" and "Front Inlet Purging". 
 Can you please provide assistance? 
 I can't find the auto prep run (on/off) setting.

CMZainea · Accepted Answer

Hello ScottfromCorteva , 
 
 Assuming the Maestro (which I do not know) does not add any additional layers to the Prep Run situation, here is where to find the Prep Run on Manual Request option: 
 
 - Go to the Instrument option in the Data Acquisition Window of MassHunter. 
 - Go to GC Configuration. 
 - Go to the Configuration tab (out of the 3 tabs at the top). 
 - Click or un-click Prep Run on Manual Request as needed.

GCMS in Waiting for Prep Run state - won't inject unless pressing Prep Run Button

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