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Initialization
The printer can be initialized
(returned
to a fixed set of conditions) in
three ways:
Hardware initialization
Software
initializatlon
Control panel initialization
l
The power is turned on.
l
The printer receives
anm
signal
from the parallel interface
(pin
31
goes LOW).
The following condition then results:
1)
The printer mechanism is
initialized.
2)
The input data buffer is cleared.
3)
The download character set is
cleared.
4)
The print buffer is cleared.
5)
The default values are set.
l
Software sends the
ESC
@
(initialize
the printer) command.
The following condition then results:
1)
The print buffer is cleared.
2)
The default values are set.
(The last panel settings are
maintained.)
l
Hold down the ALT button and press
the LOAD/EJECT button.
The
followlng
results:
1)
The input data buffer is cleared.
2)
The print buffer is cleared.
3)
The default values are set.
(The
last panel settings are kept.)
Appendix
A-11