Epson TM-L60, Operator'S Manual

Page: 20 / 79

Chapter 4 The Self Test
4-1
Checking Operation with the Self Test
n
The purpose of the self test
The self test checks whether the printer has any problems.
When the printer does not function properly, please contact the dealer.
n
The self test checks the following
l
Control circuit functions
l
Control ROM version
l
Printer mechanism
l
DIP-switch settings
l
Print quality
n
Running the self test
Run the self test only when thermal roll paper or label paper is loaded the printer.
Make sure the roll-paper cover is closed and the roll paper is installed correctly.
Turn on the power while holding down the FEED switch. The self test begins.
The following contents are printed for printer current status printing first.
l
Control ROM version
l
DIP-switch settings
l
Interface settings
l
Print density
After printing the printer
current status, the printer
blinks the ERROR LED and
enters the test printing
standby state.
Press the FEED switch to
restart test printing.
After the printer completes
a certain number of lines, it
prints” *** completed **
* ", and stops printing au-
tomatically.
* The printer goes off-tine
during
and
after self-test
printing. Turn the power off
and on again to put the
printer on-line before
transmitting data from the
host computer.
Label paper (44%)
Thermal paper (44%)
Self test Printing Samples
14