Table 1-34. Paper Handling Sequence 1; Table 1-35. Paper Handling Sequence 2 - Epson FX-2170 Service Manual

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1.3.3 Paper Handling Sequence
In this section, paper handling firmware sequences are described in several cases.
Printer status Printer is on line (not in the pause state).
No PE sensor detects that paper is loaded.
The release lever position is set to continuous paper.
Occurrence
Print command sent
button pressed
button pressed
button pressed
button pressed
button pressed
Release lever set to Friction
Printer status The rear PE sensor detects that paper is loaded in the rear paper path.
The release lever is set to continuous paper.
Occurrence
button pressed
button pressed
button held down continuously
button pressed
button pressed and paper
advanced to skip area
button pressed
button pressed
Release lever set to Friction
Front paper end sensor detects that paper is
loaded in the front paper path.
Rev.A
Table 1-34 Paper Handling Sequence 1
Table 1-35 Paper Handling Sequence 2
Result
Continuous paper is loaded.
Printer enters pause state.
Continuous paper is loaded.
Continuous paper is loaded.
No operation.
No operation.
The paper path is changed for cut sheets.
Result
The printer goes off or on line.
The printer performs a line feed.
The printer performs a form feed after the line
feed.
Paper is ejected to the rear paper park position.
Paper is advanced to the next TOF position.
The printer micro feeds paper forward.
The printer micro feeds paper backward.
The beeper sounds.
The beeper sounds.
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