Setting Up the Printer 1-13
2. While holding down the REVERSE button, turn on the printer t o
begin the self test. (The SLIP light blinks.)
3. Feed a sheet of slip paper into the printer. The printer loads the
paper automatically, prints the printer setti ngs, and then ejects
the paper.
4. Remove the paper from the printer and feed another sheet of
slip paper into the printer to print characters from the cha racter
table. Continue to feed slip paper into th e printer until the self
test prints the following:
***completed***
The printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completes the self
test.
Note:
If you want to pause the self test manually, press the

REVERSE

button. Press the

REVERSE

button again to continue the self
test.
DIP Switch Settings
The TM-U590/U590P is set up at the factory to be appropriate for
almost all users. It does, however , offer some settings for users with
special requirements.
It has DIP switches that allow you to change communication
settings, such as handshaking and parity check, as well as
connection to a customer display.
See Appendix A if you need to make any changes.