Epson T88II Using the Power Switch Cover, Self Test

1-10 Setting Up the Printer

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.

Self Test

The self test lets you know if your printer is operating pro perly. 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 covers are

closed properly.

ERROR

POWER

PAPER

OUT

FEED

Contents

Main Printer Parts and Labels Caution Lables Page Quick Reference ii iii FCC CLASS A FCC Compliance Statement For American Users WARNING FOR CANADIAN USERS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY iv EMI and Safety Standards Applied About This Manual Setting Up and Using Reference Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Introduction vii Introduction Features Printing Application Software Printer Handling Page Ordering Paper and Supplies Specified Thermal Roll Paper: NTP080-80 Other Qualified Suppliers for Thermal Paper xi xii Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking Connecting the Cables and Grounding the Printer Connecting the computer Connecting the Drawer Anschlieen der Lade WARNUNG: Page Page Installing or Replacing the Paper Roll Page Page Using the Power Switch Cover Self Test Running the self test Page Adjustments and Settings Chapter 2 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panels Control Panel Button Panel lights Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General problems Printing problems Page Cleaning the print head Paper handling problems Page Auto cutter problems Page Hexadecimal Dump Chapter 4 Reference Information Printing Specifications Page Paper Specifications Electrical Characteristics Page Appendix A Dip Switch and Paper Near End Settings Setting the DIP Switches DIP switch functions Serial interface specification A-2 Dip Switch and Paper Near End Settings Transmission Speed Set 2 Dip Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-3 A-4 Dip Switch and Paper Near End Settings Parallel interface specification Print Density Selection Set 1 Set 2 Dip Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-5 Changing the DIP switch settings Adjusting the Paper Near End Detector EPSON Sales Subsidiaries B-1 Appendix B EPSON Sales Subsidiaries B-2 EPSON Sales Subsidiaries