Writing The User-Characteristic Data - Epson 2180 - LQ B/W Dot-matrix Printer Service Manual

LQ-2180

4.1.4 Writing the User-characteristic Data

Use this function to check the specific records of the printer used by
your customer. Also, you can renew the starting date using this
program. Since there is no standardized service operation using this
function, you can use it whenever necessary.
1. Perform the pre-operation. (See Section 4.1.1.)
2. Select "Set or Reply Starting Date" and press the Enter key. The
screen below appears.
When using this function, the printer must be in the
normally operative condition. Make sure the printer is
free from any error conditions such as paper out, fatal
error, and so on. Otherwise, the function is not
effective.
Figure 4-8. Screen - Set or Reply Starting Date
Adjustment
[To check the current status]
3. Select "Characteristic Status Code" and press the Enter key. The
following screen appears.
Figure 4-9. Screen - Characteristic Status Code
[To renew the Starting Year / Month / Date]
4. Select "Set Starting year / month / date" and press the Enter key.
The following screen appears.
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