Initializations; Hardware Initialization; Software Initialization; Panel Initialization - Epson DFX-8500 Service Manual

INITIALIZATIONS

Hardware Initialization

Initialization occurs when the printer is turned on or when the printer receives an /INIT signal (negative
pulse) or cold-reset command (remote RS command). Initialization does the following:


initializes the printer mechanism


clears all data buffers


cancels downloaded character translation


places the printer in a stand-by state


performs a software initialization (see below)

Software Initialization

The control codes ESC @ (for ESC/P) or ESC [K (for IBM/Lexmark 2381 Plus) will also initialize the printer.
Software initialization sets all printer settings to their default values.

Panel Initialization

You can initialize the printer from the control panel by pressing the Reset button for 3 seconds. This
initialization:


clears all data in the buffer


performs a software initialization
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