Word format:
Data bit
Parity bit
Start bit
Stop bit
8 bits
None
1 bit
1 bit
Connector:
8-pin mini-circular connector
Recommended
cable:
Apple System/Peripheral-8 (part
number M0197) or equivalent
Optional Interfaces
Please refer to the specifications in the user’s guide packed
with the optional interface card.
Initialization
The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of
conditions) in these ways:
Hardware
initialization
∗
The printer is turned on.
∗
The printer receives an
INIT
signal from the
parallel interface: pin 31 goes LOW.
Software
initialization
∗
Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the printer)
command. The last panel settings are kept.
Control panel
initialization
∗
Hold down the Alt button and press the Pause
button (buffer clear). The last panel settings are
kept.
All three initialization methods reset the font according to
the default settings selected using the control panel.
However, ESC @ does not initialize the printer mechanism,
clear the input data buffer, or clear the user-defined character
set. The control panel initialization does not initialize the
printer mechanism or clear the user-defined character set.
Default Settings
The table below shows the default settings that take effect
when the printer is initialized.
Item
Default setting
Top-of-form position
Current paper position
Page length
Single sheets:
61 lines for letter-size paper
65 lines for A4-size paper
Left and right margins
Cancelled
Line spacing
1
⁄
6
-inch line spacing
Character pitch
Last font selected on control panel
Vertical tab position
Cleared
Horizontal tab
positions
Every eight characters
Font selection
Last font selected on control panel
Item
Default setting
Special printing effects Cancelled (except condensed and economy
printing)
User-defined
character set
Hardware/control panel initialization: cleared
Software initialization: deselected only
Graphic mode
assignment
ESC K = ESC
∗
0, ESC L = ESC
∗
1,
ESC Y = ESC
∗
2, ESC Z = ESC
∗
3
In addition, hardware and control panel initialization erases
any text in the data buffer.
Control Panel
The printer’s front control panel contains lights for
displaying the printer status and buttons for controlling
certain settings.
Since most printer settings can be controlled from software,
you do not often need to use the control panel. This section
describes how to read the lights and the buttons on the
control panel.
Lights
Operate
On when the printer is on. Flashes when the
printer is turned on or off.
Data
On when data is being received by the printer
or when data remains in printer memory.
Paper Out
On when the printer runs out of paper. Rapid
flashing indicates a paper jam.
No Ink
Cartridge
On when one or both ink cartridges are not
installed. The printer will not work unless
both cartridges are installed.
Font
Indicates the font selected through the control
panel. Because you normally choose fonts
from your software, ignore this light.
Economy
On when economy printing mode is selected.
In economy mode the printer uses less ink by
printing fewer dots per character. Use this
mode for rough drafts of text only.
Operate
button
EPSON Stylus Pro and Pro XL
Ink Jet Printers
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EPSON Stylus Pro and Pro XL-5
