Command/Status Categories; Preparation; Personal Computer - Epson ColorPage EPL-C8200 Service Manual

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4.2.2.3 Command/Status Categories

Commands and status are categorized into 4 groups according to the
printer controls.
(1) Paper, Media & Output Control
Paper feed method (position), paper type, paper size setting/
check, paper ejection method (position), etc.
(2) Print/Status Control
Print control, Operation mode setting, Error/Status code (printer
status) check, etc.
(3) Parameter Control
Life counters setting and check, etc.
(4) Diagnostic Control
Various diagnostics start/stop, EEPROM read/write, Test print
parameter settings, etc.
Chapter 4 Diagnostics

4.2.3 Preparation

4.2.3.1 Personal Computer

Use a personal computer that can run the Diagnostic Commander and
set the communication port (RS-232C).
(1) Personal Computer: Specifications
Table 4-4. Personal Computer Specifications
Item
Model IBM PC compatible
CPU Pentium133MHz or higher
Memory 16 Mbytes or more
Display Resolution: 640x480 or higher (Color or
monochrome)
OS Windows 95
Recommended PC IBM Think Pad 535
NOTE:The IBM Think Pad 535 has been verified for running the
Diagnostic Commander. Any IBM PC compatible machine
should be able to run the Diagnostic Commander, though it
does not fully guarantee its operation.
(2) Communication Port
Table 4-5. Communication Port
Item Format
Port No. 1
Speed 9600bps
Start bit 1
Data length 8 bits
Revision A
Description
Item Format
Parity Odd
Stop bit 1
Transfer control Full duplex
Flow control Yes (RTS/CTS)
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