Seiko TM-U590/U590P manual Using the Power Switch Cover, Self Test, Running the self test

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Using the Power Switch Cover

WARNING:

If an accident occurs when the power switch cover is attached, unplug the power supply cord from the outlet immediately. Continued usage may lead to fire or shock.

You can use the enclosed power switch cover to make sure that the power switch is not accidentally pressed. If you want to use this cover, install it as shown in the illustration below.

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FORWARD
	POWER
REVERSE	ERROR
REVERSE	SLIPRELEASE
	RELEASE

Self Test

The self test lets you know if your printer is operating properly. It checks the control circuits, printer mechanisms, print quality, ROM version, and DIP switch settings.

This test is independent of any other equipment or software.

Running the self test

1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is closed properly.

1-12Setting Up the Printer

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Contents TM-U590/U590P Printer Parts and Labels LabelsSetting Up the Printer Solving ProblemsQuick Reference Validating and Verifying ChecksPage FCC Compliance Statement For American UsersIii Declaration of Conformity EMI and Safety Standards Applied Setting Up and Using About This ManualReference Features AccessoryIntroduction OptionsOrdering Ribbon Cassettes Contents Appendix B Epson Sales Subsidiaries Setting Up the Printer Unpacking2Setting Up the Printer Removing the protective materialConnecting the Cables and Grounding the Printer Connecting the computer4Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Drawer 6Setting Up the Printer Anschließen der LadeConnecting the Display Module Grounding the PrinterConnecting the Power Supply 8Setting Up the PrinterPage Installing the Ribbon Cassette 10Setting Up the PrinterKnob Using the Power Switch Cover 12Setting Up the PrinterSelf Test Running the self testDIP Switch Settings CompletedRemoving the Paper Guide Slide the paper guide to the left to remove it Using the Printer Using the PrinterOperating the Control Panels Control PanelIndicator lights 2Using the PrinterPanel lights Slip Paper Handling Using the Micr Reader Option 4Using the PrinterReading Micr characters on personal checks Using the Printer Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGeneral problems Printing problems2Troubleshooting Printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printedPrintout is faint Line of dots is missing in the printoutCleaning the Optional Micr Mechanism Paper handling problemsMica cleaning method Recommended Cleaning procedureAdhesive Cleaning Sheet 4TroubleshootingExplanatin of a cleaning sheet Command code sequenceMoistened Cleaning sheet Adhesice cleaning sheet Refer to Figure6Troubleshooting Hexadecimal DumpPrinting Specifications Reference InformationPaper Ribbon Specifications Micr Reader OptionPaper Specifications Paper feed methodPaper feed pitch Paper feed speedAmbient temperature and copy capability Paper4Reference Information Copy capability and paper thickness 6Reference Information Reference Information Electrical Characteristics ReliabilityMtbf Mcbf Temperature Environmental ConditionsHumidity Dip Switch Setting Setting the DIP SwitchesDIP switch functions Serial interface specification2Dip Switch Setting Parallel interface specification Dip Switch Setting A-3Changing the DIP switch settings 4Dip Switch SettingEpson Sales Subsidiaries Epson Sales Subsidiaries B-12EPSON Sales Subsidiaries