Self-Test; Hexadecimal Dump Function; Setting Print - Epson DLQ-3000 Service Manual

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1.4.3 Self-test

This section explains how to run the self-test.
Hold down the LF/FF button and turn on the printer to start the self-test.
(1)
If paper is not loaded, the printer attempts to load paper.
(2)
If the printer cannot load the paper, it will indicate paper out. In this case, insert paper again
(3)
and press the LOAD/EJECT button.
(4) Alphanumeric characters are printed continuously.
(5) Press the PAUSE button and turn off the printer to quit self-test.

1.4.4 Hexadecimal Dump Function

The hexadecimal dump is a useful tool in troubleshooting data control problems. This section
describes how to run the hex dump.
(1) Hold down the LF/FF and LOAD/EJECT buttons at the same time and turn on the printer to
enter hex dump mode.
If paper is not loaded, the printer attempts to load paper.
(2)
If the printer cannot load the paper, it will indicate paper out. In this case, insert paper again
(3)
and press the LOAD/EJECT button.
(4) First, the following message is printed in the language selected in the default-setting mode.
Hex Dump:
Dump esadecimale:
(5) The printer is ready to receive data.
The received data is printed as both hexadecimal codes and ASCII characters. If a
(6)
corresponding printable character does not exit, the printer outputs a period (.).
Press the LF/FF button to print remaining data in data buffer. Then turn off the printer to quit
(7)
hex dump mode.
Note: In hex dump mode, the character table depends on the default setting, and 10 cpi draft is
selected automatically.

1.4.5 Setting Print

(1) Hold down the SelecType button and turn on the printer to enter the setting print.
(2) If paper is not loaded, the printer attempts to load paper.
If the printer cannot load the paper, it will indicate paper out. In this case, insert paper again
(3)
and press the LOAD/EJECT button.
(4) First, the firmware version is printed. Then the user changeable printer default is printed in
the language selected.
(5) When the printer finishes the setting printing, the Printhead sheet is ejected or if it is
continuous paper, the printer feeds the sheet to the tear-off position. Then the printer enter the
ordinary stand-by mode.
All interfaces keep a busy state during the setting printing.
(6)
When English, French, or German is selected.
When Italian is selected.
When Spanish is selected.