Epson MP-2100 TH manual Operation Modes, Normal Remote mode, Dump mode, Self-testing

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MP-2100 TH · Revision 1.1

Operation Modes

The printer can be operated in the following modes:

Normal (Remote mode)

In this state, the printer is being controlled by the host through the serial, parallel or USB interfaces.

Dump mode

In this mode advanced users and programmers can identify communication problems between the host and the printer or check if a certain programmed data is correctly being sent to the printer, thus being a debugging tool. To start the hexadecimal dumping, turn on the printer while pressing the paper feed switch. A message will be printed on the paper asking you to press once more the paper feed switch if Dump mode is desired, as shown:

- Press PAPER switch once for DUMP MODE

Self-testing

To run a self-test press and hold the Paper Feed switch and turn it on. When the printer starts printing, the paper feed button can be released. A message will be printed asking you waiting for the self-test. In the self-test you will find the printer firmware version.

Printer head cleaning procedure

Please releve to Appendix IV “Special Care” (page 28).

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Contents Capa MP-2100 TH User´s Manual 5686 . Rev.1.1 November CE Marking EMC and Safety Standards AppliedEurope North AmericaSafety Precautions Command tables MP-2100 TH CommandsSummary Character Tables Printer Description PresentationUnpacking PoweringInserting the Paper Dump mode Normal Remote modeSelf-testing Printer head cleaning procedureTechnical Specifications Serial Interface Communication InterfacesParallel Interface SignalParallel Interface Pin Assignments StrobeAssociated Signal pin Type B Receptacle Signal pinUSB Interface Character Tables Ascii TableCode Code Tabela de Caracteres Code Direct Command MP-2100 TH CommandsUsing The Command Summary Control SequenceOperation Command TablesVertical Positioning Dec Hex DescriptionCharacter Types Horizontal PositioningESC E ESC FBarcodes Print Width, Character Width And HeightComand Hexadecimal Graphic Commands Examples Bit Images And GraphicsBit graphics Data Control CommunicationParallel interface status byte Serial interface status byte Error Status Continuous Paper 5. Firmware Bit Sensor StatusStatus bit number Logic USB interface status bytes Byte Printer StatusTroubleshooting Problem Possible CauseAppendix Appendix Automatic Line AdvanceAbout the Cutter Cutter OptionalMP-2100 TH Cleanup Cleanup of the Thermal Printing HeadSpecial Care Use Location Pin Solenoid activation for drawer opening Drawer ActivationError Quantity of blinks Possible Cause Errors Signaling TableAnnotations Annotations Page