Epson C117001-N - DFX 5000+ B/W Dot-matrix Printer, User Manual

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self test
A method of checking the operation of the printer. When the self
test is run, the printer prints out its current DIP switch settings
and the characters that are stored in its ROM.
serial interface
See interface.
standby position
The position the paper is in after you manually load it onto the
first few pins of the tractor sprockets. When the printer switches
tractors, it automatically reverses the previously loaded paper
back to this position.
tear-off button
A button that lets you use the automatic tear-off feature. See
automatic tear-off.
tear-off position
The position the printer feeds the paper to when you press the
TEAR OFF
button. This position can be adjusted using micro-feed
so that the paper’s perforation meets the printer’s tear-off edge.
top of form position
The position on the paper that the printer recognizes as the first
printable line. The printer feeds the paper to this position when it
loads the paper. This position can be adjusted using micro-feed.
user-defined characters
Characters that are defined and stored in the printer by the user.
Also known as download characters.
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