3 Printer Self-Test and Default Settings

Printer Self-Test

The printer provides a self-test operation which checks the operation of the printer hardware and reports current operating parameters.

Start the Self-Test

To start the self-test operation, close the roll paper cover, and then hold the Feed button while powering up the printer.

You can check the following items using the self-test:

• Product name

• Firmware version

• Product serial number

• Interface type

• Resident fonts

• Maintenance counter information (head running length, number of times of autocutting)

• Memory switch settings

To continue the self-test, briefly press the Feed button (less than one second). The printer prints a rolling pattern on the roll paper using the built-in character set. After *** completed *** prints, the printer initializes and switches to standard mode.

Figure 3-1 Self-Test Results

Printer Default Settings

The TM-P80II has many settings that can be configured for individual preference. Because the paper capacity is limited, Oracle has changed some of the standard factory defaults to minimize paper use and be more Eco friendly. This provides a 71% increase in the number of checks per roll vs the standard factory default configuration. Standard factory defaults were also changed to improve battery life. The battery charging and operational limits were also changed. Listed below are the new settings from the factory. The complete list can be viewed in Epson’s Technical Reference Guide.

1. Automatic Paper Reduction

   1. Upper Margin = Enable

   2. Lower Margin = Enable

   3. Blank Line Spacing = 75%

   4. Blank Space = 75%

   5. Character Height

      • >Inner Spacing  (75% reduction of inner spacing)

2. CDC ACM Class = Enabled

3. Buzzer Control

   1. Low battery warning = Enable

   2. Roll paper end warning = Enable

   3. Error Occurrence warning = Enable

4. Desktop Mode = On

5. Battery Charge Mode: Mode 2 – Charging is performed when the remaining battery power drops to approximately 67%

6. Operation Mode When the Battery is Low: Mode 2 – Printing stops when the remaining battery level falls below approximately 10%

Figure 3-2 Printer Default Settings Confirmation