Functions; Usual Operation; Operation At Power-On; Default Setting - Epson LX-300 Service Manual

LX-300+

1.4.2 Functions

1.4.2.1 Usual Operation

Pause
-This switch alternates printer activity between printing and non-
printing.
-By holding it down over 3 seconds when the printer is in the stand by
state, the Micro Adjust function is enabled. By pressing it again, this
function is disabled.
Load/Eject
-Pressing it loads out sheet or continuous paper when the printer is
out of paper.
-Pressing it ejects out sheet to the stacker or continuous paper to the
paper park.
LF/FF
-Pressing it shortly executes line feed.
-Holding it down for a few seconds executes form feed when
continuous paper is used, or ejects cut sheet to the stacker when cut
sheet is used.
Tear Off
-When continuous paper is used, pressing it moves a page to the
Tear-off position. And pressing it again moves a next page to the TOF
position.
Font
-Pressing it selects one of the following fonts when Micro Adjust is
enabled;
Draft, Draft Condensed, Roman, Roman Condensed, Sans serif, Sans
serif Condensed
Micro Adjust
↓ / ↑
-Micro Adjust switches is effective when the Micro Adjust
function is enabled by Pause switch.
↓ / ↑
-Pressing the Micro Adjust
backward and forward by 0.118 mm (1/216 inch).
-The TOF adjustment is enabled in the TOF position after loading, and
the Tear-off adjustment is enabled in the Tear-off position.
Product Description
switches executes micro feed

1.4.2.2 Operation at Power-on

Self test
Prints the self test pattern. To cancel it, make printer pause and turn
off the power.

Default setting

Starts the default setting mode. See 1.4.2.3 "Default Setting".
Data Dump
Starts the data dump mode, in which all the input data are printed as
hexadecimal numbers and corresponding characters.
Clear EEPROM
Resets the printer to the factory default setting, which is not always
proper setting for each market demand.
(i.e. This function is for emergency.)
Clear Areal EEPROM data except 00H to 1FH.
Clear EEPROM for Driving Line count for ribbon change timing.
Resets the diving Line count for ribbon change timing.
Bi-d adjustment
Starts the Bi-d adjustment mode. See 1.4.2.4 "Bi-d. Adjustment".
Demonstration
Not available.
1.4.2.3 Default Setting
There are some parameters that can be changed by users and will be referred
at the time of initialization of the printer.
Setting mode
1. Enters the Default setting mode.
The method of selecting language for "Usage of this mode" is printed.
2. Select language for "Usage of this mode" by LF/FF button.
Font LEDs show the language for "Usage of this mode" that is currently
selected.
This section will be advanced one by one as the button is pressed and the
On/Off/Blink/2-Blink of those three LEDs will also be changed according to
the selection.
Operation
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