Epson LX-1170, Service Manual

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LX-300+/1170 Revision C
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Operation 28
1.4.2 Functions
1.4.2.1 Usual Operation
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Micro Adjust
-Micro Adjust
↓ / ↑
switches is effective when the Micro Adjust function is
enabled by Pause switch.
-Pressing the Micro Adjust
↓ / ↑
switches executes micro feed 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.
1.4.2.2 Operation at Power-on
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Self test
Prints the self test pattern. To cancel it, make printer pause and turn off the power.
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Default setting
Starts the default setting mode. See 1.4.2.3 "Default Setting".
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Data Dump
Starts the data dump mode, in which all the input data are printed as hexadecimal
numbers and corresponding characters.
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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.
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Clear EEPROM for Driving Line count for ribbon change timing.
Resets the diving Line count for ribbon change timing.
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Bi-d adjustment
Starts the Bi-d adjustment mode. See 1.4.2.4 "Bi-d. Adjustment".
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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.
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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.
3. Press Tear Off button.
The current setting and the “Usage of this mode” by selected language will be printed
on the paper set in the paper path at that time.
4. Select Menu by Tear Off button.
Font LEDs show the menu which is selected at that time. The selection will be
advanced one by one as the button is pressed and the combination of those three LEDs
status of On/Off/Blink/2-Blinks will be changed according to the selection.