Epson AcuLaser C8500, Service Manual

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EPSON AcuLaser C8500 Revision C
Chapter 4 Diagnostics 4-15
4.2.4.5 [Auto] Tab Procedures
Auto Run File allows you to transmit consecutively 2 or more
commands.
NOTE: Use Auto Run File only after communications are established.
NOTE: It is necessary to separately create an file for Auto Run File with
recorded commands.
[Procedure]
1. Connect DIAG TOOL with the printer, launch the diagnostics
commander.
2. Click the [Auto] tab to go to the Auto window
3. Communications connection is established (See Section 4.2.4.2
“Communications Connection”).
4. Click the [File Open] button to display the [Auto Run File Open]
window.
5. Specify the Auto Run File name and click [Open].
6. The display parts of the Auto Run file are displayed on the screen.
7. Click the [Start] button to start sequential execution of the
commands recorded in the Auto Run file.
NOTE: To stop execution of Auto Run File, click the [Stop] button.
NOTE: For other menus ([Manual]) and [Service]), click the [Disconnect]
button to cut off communications, then execute.
CREATING AN AUTO RUN FILE
NOTE: You can make a file using an editor such as Memo Pad.
NOTE: Input all letters in ASCII.
As shown in the figure, the file is written in hex code 1 command per
line, with words separated by 1 byte.
The file name must be regular alphabetical characters with “.AT” as the
file extension. Save in the [Auto] folder in the folder in which the
diagnostics commander is installed.
Lines headed by “#” are displayed in the Auto window.
SAMPLE AUTO RUN FILE] AUTO RUN FILE
An Auto Run file (filename Test. AT) that sends the above commands is
installed as a sample.