Epson fx-2180 Service Manual page 85

FX-2180 Service Manual
10. In the menu, highlight TPE Adjust by moving the cursor with ↑ or ↓
key, and select it by pressing ENTER.
11. Set an A4 size sheet in the portrait direction from the rear paper guide
on the printer. Then the TPE check pattern and the current TPE
position value is printed on it as shown below;
12. Measure the top of form position (TOF) at "0" level line as following
figure, and check it within 8.5 ± 0.5 mm or not.
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TPE Pos. = 00,
Figure 5-19. TOF Measurement
After printer prints out the pattern, the display shows as following;
< TPE adjustment >
TPE Pos. = 0
Exit Print
[ESC] [SPACE] [
Figure 5-20. TPE Adjust Menu
13. In the menu, change the value by moving the cursor with ↑ or ↓ key If
TOF is not within the specification, and transmit it to the printer by
pressing ENTER.
14. To exit the program, press ESC until the display returns to the DOS
prompt.
Rev. A
TOF
0 3 6 9
Value Write Default
(0-9)] [RET] [HOME]
CHECK POINT
The adjusted value is not stored in the EEPROM
until the printer power off, so you must once
power off and on the printer after adjustment.
Adjustment
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