Chapter 4 The Self Test; The Self Test - Epson TM-300A Operator's Manual

Chapter 4 The Self Test

4-1 The Self Test

n n The purpose of the self test
The self test checks whether the printer has any problems. When the printer
does not function properly, contact the dealer.
The self test checks the following
Control circuit functions
l
Printer mechanism functions
l
Print quality
l
n Running the self test
Run the self test only when roll
paper is loaded the printer.
Make sure the ribbon cassette
and paper have been installed
properly.
Turn on the power while hold-
ing down the FEED switch.
The self test begins.
The following contents are
printed for printer current sta-
tus printing first.
Control ROM version
l
DIP-switch settings
l
After printing the printer cur-
rent status, the printer blinks
the PAPER LED and enters
the test printing standby state.
Press the FEED switch to re-
start test printing.
After the printer completes a
certain number of lines, it prints
"***completed***",
stops printing automatically.
* The printer goes off-line dur-
ing and after self-test print-
ing.
Turn the power off and on again
to put the printer on-line before
transmitting data from the host
computer.
Control ROM version
l
DIP-switch settings
l
and
(TM-300A/B)
Self-test Printing Samples
22
(TM-300PA/PB)