Epson TM-290-II - Errors

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Errors
n Mechanical errors
(1) Error detection
The TM-290 II detects the following three mechanical error states:
• Abnormal load due to paper jams
• Abnormal home position error
• Abnormal timing error
The printer performs the following when it detects an error:
• Stops all mechanical operation
• Sets the DTR signal to “MARK”
• Blinks the RELEASE LED
• Transmits XOFF if XON/XOFF control is selected
(2) Error recovery
The TM-290 II can be recovered from an error state by turning off
the power, correcting the error, and then turning the power back on
(or by pressing the reset switch).
n n Data receive error
If a parity, framing, or overrun error occurs, the printer ignores the
corresponding data based on the DIP-switch setup, or prints a question
mark (?).
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