Confidential
3) Unrecoverable errors
Error
R/W error in
After R/W checking,
memory
the printer does not
work correctly.
CPU execution
CPU executes an
error
incorrect address.
High voltage
Power voltage is
error
extremely high.
Low voltage
Power voltage is
error
extremely low.
Print head
Abnormality in the
temperature
print head
detection circuit
temperature.
error
NOTE: If an error that cannot be recovered occurs, turn off the power as soon as possible.
3.5.2 Operation when an error is detected
The printer executes the following operations when detecting an error:
<Serial interface model>
• Stops all mechanical operations.
• Sets the DTR signal to MARK.
• Flashes the ERROR LED
• Transmits XOFF if XON/XOFF control is selected.
<Parallel interface model>
• Stops all mechanical operations.
• Sets the Busy signal to HIGH.
• Flashes the ERROR LED.
• Sets the nFault signal to LOW.
3.5.3 Data reception error
If any of the following data reception errors occur during serial interface communication, the printer
prints " ? " or ignores the data, according to the setting of DIP switch.
• Parity error
• Framing error
• Overrun error
EPSON
Table 3.5.3 Unrecoverable Errors
Description
TITLE
TM-U220A
Specification
(For Argentina Fiscal)
ERROR LED flashing pattern
Approximately 160 ms
Approximately 2.56 s
Approximately 2.56 s
Approximately 2.56 s
Approximately 2.56 s
Approximately 2.56 s
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REVISION
A
Recovery
Impossible to
recover.
Impossible to
recover.
Impossible to
recover.
Impossible to
recover.
Impossible to
recover.
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