Epson EPL-8000 Product Information Guide - Page 11

Level 1 functions Selects the serial, parallel, or optional channel when you have set up more than two interfaces and used the INDIVIDUAL mode. Selects the standard or optional paper cassette. Specifies the size of paper. Selects the number of copies to be printed. Selects the printing orientation: portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal). !kkcts one of the fonts available in the current printer mode. Prints a report listing the current printer settings. Prints a sample of the fonts available in the current printer mode. Defines the printer's subconfiguration; depending on the printer mode, controls such features as symbol set and number of text lines. S'?STEtl CONFI6 Dcfii the print&s system crx&guratkm; saves Iawl 1 settings, displays the amount of memory remaining, changes top and left offsets, ad enables printing of complex pages. Level 2 functions Prints two test patterns to check the printer's operrtion. 1 = 1:'15blF I I:. Chooses une of the emulation modes: IiP LaserJet III, Epson LQ, Epson FX, or IFS modes. In the IFS modes, the printer switches automatically between PostSrript and another mode (if PostScript is available). With an optional identity card, you can also sekct Epson GL or PostScript emulation. Configures the paralkl and serial interfaces. f?~:-fl_!F~ EF 5 IX Chooses the size of the receive buffer. 1-l-l Selects the AUTOSENSE or INDIVIDUAL mode and assigns memory for INDIVIDUAL T I llE'3~sIT Defines the auto emulation switch timeout; if no more data is sent during the specified time period, the printer switches from one emulation mode to the other. Defines the channel timeout; if no data is sent during the spscified time period, the printer switches from one channel to the other. Selects automatic continue, which permits the printer to continue printing instead of stopping after certain error conditions occur. Turns the beeper on or off. EPL-8000 F-IXHFI ~ SIWE Saves the printer's configuration; saves all Level 2 settings as defaults so they take effect each time you turn on the printer. FliCTOF?,I RESET Returns all Level 1 and Level 2 settings to their factory settings. !.jE& i i)tI Displays the vemion numbers of the printer's firmware components such as controller and font. FQGE !I:OUtJTER Displays the total number of sheets printed by tk printer. F: 1 Te,: p, Selects one of the settings for Epson's Resolution Improvement Technology, which produces smooth text and graphics. $,T;li.{[:@,' Conserves energy by reducing power to the fm heater when the printer is not in use for 30 minutes. Printing a Status Sheet In addition to the test print patterns, you can print a status sheet that lists the current printer set&gs. N&C The status sheet lists the printer's current settings. If you cm the macro number setting for the LOAD MACRO option in the SYSTEM CONFIG submenu, the status sheet prints out the new maw settings. MACRO 0 is the factory default setting. Follow these steps to print the status sheet: 1. Press SelecType once to enter SelecType Level I. Note: If YOU have already chosen the INDIVIDUAL mode in SelecType and have set up more than one channel, the following option appears on the display (The display shows avaikbie channds only): l::irrN!:EL : f 5 : F: I-_! :'I; Press any arrow button to choose your channel; then go on to step 2. 2. Press u-] until -ATUS SHEET appears on the display. 3. Press m twice to print the status sheet. 4. Press the SelecType button twice to exit SelecType. A portion of tk status sheet printout is shown below. Laser Printers 3l3l92 EPL-8000-11