Initializations; Power-On Initialization; Software Initialization; Panel Initialization - Epson DFX-8500 Service Manual

DFX-8500

1.4.6 Initializations

1.4.6.1 Power-on Initialization

The initialization of this level is activated by power-on or /INIT signal (negative pulse) or cold-reset
command (remote RS command). This initialization is:
to initialize the printer mechanism.
to clear the all buffers of data.
to cancel the download character definition.
to make the printer stand-by state, if no errors occur.
to execute software initialization.

1.4.6.2 Software Initialization

The initialization of this level is activated by the control code ESC @ for ESC/P or ESC [K for
IBM/LEXMARK2381 Plus. This initialization is:
to make the printer setting to default.

1.4.6.3 Panel Initialization

The initialization performed by the control panel operation. This initialization is:
to clear all data in the buffer.
to execute software initialization.
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