Errors - Epson TM-300A Operator's Manual

5-4 Errors

n TM-300A/B
(1) Error detection
The following errors are detected as mechanical errors.
Home position detection abnormality
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Auto-cutting position detection abnormality
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If something abnormal is detected, the printer will perform the following:
Stops all normal operation.
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Sets the DTR signal to "MARK".
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Blinks the PAPER LED (red).
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If XON/XOFF control is selected, transmits XOFF.
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If a data reception error (parity error, framing error, or overrun error) occurs, the
printer ignores the data prints question marks (?), according to the setting of the
DIP switch.
(2) Recovery from Error State
To recovery from the error state, turn the power off and on again, after correcting
the cause of the error.
n n TM-300PA/PB
(1) Error detection
The following errors are detected as mechanical errors.
Home position detection abnormality
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Auto-cutting position detection abnormality
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If something abnormal is detected, the printer will perform the following:
Stops all normal operation.
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Change the interface signal to the error state
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Sets the BUSY signal to HIGH level.
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Sets the PE signal to HIGH level.
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Sets the ACKNLG signal to HIGH level.
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Sets ERROR signal to LOW level.
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Blinks the PAPER LED (red).
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(2) Recovery from Error State
To recovery from the error state, turn the power off current the cause of the error,
then turn the power on again, or correct the cause of the error, set the INT signal
of the interface connector pin to LOW for 50 µs or more, then set it to HIGH again.
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