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

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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