Printer Initialization; Initialization Value - Epson PH890 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus PHOTO 890/1290

1.4.5 Printer Initialization

EPSON Stylus PHOTO 890/1290 executes initialization by using 3 methods
mentioned below.
1. Hard Initialization
The Hard Unitization will be performed when the printer is turned on or
recognizes the cold reset command. (remote RS command)
The following will be performed during initialization.
n
Initializes printer mechanism.
n
Clears input data buffer.
n
Clears print buffer.
n
Sets default values.
2. Software Initialization
The ESC@ command also initializes the printer.
The following will be performed during initialization.
n
Clears print buffer.
n
Sets default values.
3. Panel Initialization
The Panel Initialization will be performed if the printer is turned off and back on
within 10 seconds, or *INIT signal (negative pulse) is input.
The following will be performed during initialization.
n
Caps the printer head.
n
Ejects paper.
n
Clears input data buffer.
n
Clears print buffer.
n
Sets default values.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

1.4.6 Initialization Value

When the printer is initialized, it clears the following settings to their initialization
values. However, panel setting values, default setting values, and values set by the
remote command remain as they are.
o
Top of page
o
Line feed
o
Right margin
o
Left margin
o
Character pitch
o
Print mode
Operations
Current TOP
4.23mm(1/6 inch)
80 columns (Stylus PHOTO 890)
127 columns (Stylus PHOTO 1290)
1st column
10 cpi
Text mode (Non graphics mode)
Revision B
30