Advanced Control Panel Functions - Epson DFX-8500 Service Manual

DFX-8500

Advanced Control Panel Functions

See Table 1-16 on page 1-26 for instructions on how to access these functions.


Self test:
Prints the self test pattern. To cancel the self test, press the Pause button and turn off the printer.


DIP switch setting print:
Prints the settings of all DIP switches.


Hex dump:
Starts a hex dump; all input data is printed as a list of hexadecimal numbers beside the corresponding
characters.


Clear EEPROM Area 1:
Resets all user settings.


Clear EEPROM Area 2:
Resets the printer mechanism adjustment data to the standard factory setting.


Clear ribbon counter:
Resets the ribbon counter.


Paper memory setting:
Accesses settings that improve printing on label sheets and overlapping forms.


Mechanism adjustment:
Starts mechanism adjustment mode. You can adjust the beta value, flight time value, and Bi-D setting using
this mode.


Platen gap adjustment:
Starts platen gap parameter adjustment mode. You can adjust the alpha and beta values using this mode.


Set printable area:
Starts automatic measurement seeking. The carriage deceleration time is measured and saved in the
EEPROM.
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