Epson TM-H6000II, Technical Reference Manual

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TM-H6000II Technical Reference Guide
3.6 Self Tests
The self tests let you know if your printer is operating properly. There are self tests for both roll
paper and slip paper. They check the control circuits, printer mechanisms, print quality, control
software version, and DIP switch settings.
These tests are independent of any other equipment or software, so it is a good idea to run them
when you first set up the printer and if you have any trouble. If the self tests work correctly, the
problem is in the other equipment or the software, not the printer.
3.6.1 Running the Self Test on Roll Paper
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is closed properly.
2. While holding down the FEED button, turn on the printer using the switch on the front of the
printer. The self test prints the printer settings and then prints the following, cuts the paper,
and pauses. (The
PAPER OUT light blinks.)
If you want to continue SELF-TEST printing, Please press the
FEED button.
3. Press the FEED button to continue printing. The printer prints a pattern using the built-in
character set.
4. The self test automatically ends and cuts the paper after printing the following:
*** completed ***
The printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completes the self test.
Note:
If you want to pause the self test manually, press the
FEED
button. Press the
FEED
button again to
continue the self test.
3.6.2 Running the Self Test with Slip Paper
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is closed properly.
2. While holding down the RELEASE button, turn on the printer using the switch on the front of
the printer. (The SLIP light blinks.)
3. Feed a sheet of slip paper into the printer. The printer loads the paper automatically, prints
the printer settings, and then ejects the paper. (The SLIP light blinks.)
4. Remove the paper from the printer and feed another sheet of slip paper into the printer to
print characters from the character table. Continue to feed slip paper into the printer until
the self test prints the following:
***completed***
The printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completes the self test.