Product Description
1.4.4 Error Conditions
The printer can detect various errors and indicate them with LEDs.
Error
Paper out
No ink cartridge
Paper jam
Maintenance request
Carriage error
1.4.5 Printer Initialization
There are three initialization methods: hardware initialization, software initialization, and panel
initialization.
1.4.5.1 Hardware Initialization
Hardware initialization is performed by:
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Turning on the printer.
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Sending the parallel interface INIT signal.
(If the INIT signal is active when the printer is turned on, hardware initialization is started when the INIT
signal becomes inactive.)
When the hardware initialization is performed:
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The printer mechanism is initialized.
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Input data buffer is cleared.
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Downloaded character definitions are cleared.
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Print buffer is cleared.
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Default values are set.
1.4.5.2 Software Initialization
Software initialization is performed upon receipt of the control code ESC @.
When the software initialization is performed:
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Print buffer is cleared.
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Default values are set.
1.4.5.3 Panel Initialization
This printer is initialized by pressing the Load/Eject button while pressing the Alt button.
When the panel initialization is performed:
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Input data buffer is cleared.
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Print buffer is cleared.
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Default values are set.
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Table 1-19. Error Indications
Paper Out
Data LED
LED
Off
On
Off
Off
Off
Blinks
Blinks
Blinks
Blinks
Off
No Ink
Economy
Cartridge
LED
LED
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
Off
Blinks
Blinks
Off
Off
Stylus Pro XL
Condensed
Pause
LED
LED
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Blinks
Blinks
Off
Blinks
Rev.A