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If characters are printable, they appear in the right column as ASCII characters. Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, are represented by dots. By comparing the characters printed in the right column with the printout of the hexadecimal codes, you can check the codes the printer is receiving.
4.To exit hex dump mode, press the Pause button to stop printing. Then eject or tear off the printed page(s) and turn off the printer.
Cleaning the Printer
1.Remove any paper loaded in the printer and turn it off.
2.Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3.Remove the paper guide. If a pull tractor or an optional
4.Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and paper guide.
5.If the outer case or paper guide is still dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in water. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside the printer.
Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the printer components as well as the case.
Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components.
Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.
Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable lubricants can damage the printer mechanism. Contact an EPSON dealer if you think lubrication is needed.
Transporting the Printer
If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below.
You need to move the print head by hand to remove the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it.
1.Remove any paper in the printer and turn it off.
2.Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3.Remove the paper guide.
4.If any options are installed, remove them and pack them in their original boxes.
5.Open the printer cover.
6.Make sure that the print head is not hot. Then remove the ribbon cartridge.
7.Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, and paper guide in the original packing materials and place them in the printer’s original box.
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