Using the Power Switch Cover, Self Test | Seiko TM-U590/U590P

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.

EPSON

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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Seiko TM-U590/U590P manual Using the Power Switch Cover, Self Test, Running the self test, 12Setting Up the Printer

Contents

TM-U590/U590P Printer Parts and Labels Labels Setting 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 Options Ordering Ribbon Cassettes Contents Appendix B Epson Sales Subsidiaries Setting Up the Printer Unpacking 2Setting Up the Printer Removing the protective material Connecting the Cables and Grounding the Printer Connecting the computer 4Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Drawer 6Setting Up the Printer Anschließen der Lade Connecting the Display Module Grounding the Printer Connecting the Power Supply 8Setting Up the PrinterPage Installing the Ribbon Cassette 10Setting Up the Printer Knob Using the Power Switch Cover 12Setting Up the PrinterSelf Test Running the self test DIP Switch Settings Completed Removing the Paper Guide Slide the paper guide to the left to remove it Using the Printer Using the PrinterOperating the Control Panels Control Panel Indicator 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 problems 2Troubleshooting Printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printedPrintout is faint Line of dots is missing in the printout Cleaning the Optional Micr Mechanism Paper handling problemsMica cleaning method Recommended Cleaning procedure Adhesive Cleaning Sheet 4Troubleshooting Explanatin of a cleaning sheet Command code sequenceMoistened Cleaning sheet Adhesice cleaning sheet Refer to Figure 6Troubleshooting Hexadecimal Dump Printing Specifications Reference InformationPaper Ribbon Specifications Micr Reader Option Paper Specifications Paper feed methodPaper feed pitch Paper feed speed Ambient temperature and copy capability Paper4Reference Information Copy capability and paper thickness 6Reference Information Reference Information Electrical Characteristics Reliability Mtbf Mcbf Temperature Environmental ConditionsHumidity Dip Switch Setting Setting the DIP SwitchesDIP switch functions Serial interface specification 2Dip Switch Setting Parallel interface specification Dip Switch Setting A-3 Changing the DIP switch settings 4Dip Switch Setting Epson Sales Subsidiaries Epson Sales Subsidiaries B-1 2EPSON Sales Subsidiaries