Printer Initialization; Hardware Initialization; Software Initialization; Printersettings - Epson LX-300 Service Manual

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1.4.7 Printer Initialization

There are two types of initialization: hardware initialization and software initialization.

1.4.7.1 Hardware Initialization

Hardware initialization is performed by:
. Turning on the printer.
. Sendiny@e parallel interface the~signal.
(If the INIT signal is active when the printer is turned on, hardware initialization is started when
the ~ signal becomes imctive.)
When hardware initialization is performed:
. The printer mechanism is initialized.
. Print data in the input buffer is cleared.
. Download character definitions are cleared.
. The printer's settings are returned to the defaults.
. The printer is set to the standby condition, if no fatal error occurs.
. Continuous paper home-seeking is performed.
In continuous paper home-seeking:
. The printer feeds continuous paper to the paper park position.
The printer then loads the paper again.
If ejection to the paper park position cannot be completed within 16 inches, paper is returned to
its previous position.

1.4.7.2 Software Initialization

Software initialization is performed upon receipt of the control code ESC C?. When software
initialization is performed:
. Print characters in the buffer are not cleared.
. The printer setting is changed to the default, but the download character definition is not cleared.
1.4.8 Printer Settings
1.4.8.1 Selectable Printer Settings
The following printer settings can be changed by users in default-setting mode:
Character spacing:
Shape of zero:
1 inch skip-over-perforation:
Auto line feed:
Character table (Standard):
Character table (NLSP):
Page length:
Auto tear off:
Tractor:
interface:
Bit rate (serial I/F):
Parity bit (serial I/F):
Data length (serial I/F):
ETX/ACK (serial I/F):
Note: Underlines show factory setting.
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