Epson 8900 Series - Manual (Page 16)

Printer Setup 2-3
Introduction
The Model 8900 Series Printers are compatible with a wide range of
computers and application software. The printer menu structure
enables you to select and alter the fundamental printer operating
parameters to fit the requirements of your computer, its communication
interface, and its application software. You can set these parameters
via the operator control panel (see the following figure).
To set up the printer, you set the various printer parameters to meet
the requirements of your computer system. (Refer to your computer
operator’s manual for more information.) After you set the parameters
to the required values, the printer stores these settings in its nonvolatile
random-access memory (NVRAM). Because the NVRAM retains
information even when the printer is without power, the printer
retains these settings until you change them.
operator control panel
function switch associated with messages
and symbols shown at the left end of the
display (loads form on 8930)
selects one of ten preset
form formats or forms
settings report
allows you to select the
primary paper path or an
alternate paper path
selects one of four
character spacing
choices
selects one of three print
quality choices
allows you to get a report
of current printer settings,
test basic printer
functions, and change
printer features
function switch associated with
messages and symbols shown at the
right end of the display
allows you to change
form format values
selects online or
offline operation
clears error messages
from the display
selects one of the
standard fonts or an
optional font
advances paper to the
top of the next form
invokes the form align screen
which lets you move the paper up
or down in the print station
causes the display to
show a brief summary
of printer status and
current printer settings
select items
shown on the
display (loads
form on 8920)
display
F1
Config.
F2 Select
Paper
Path
On Line Form
Pitch
Setup/
Test
Form
Feed Status Form
Align
Quality Font Clear
Error
Select