Product Support Bulletin

EPSON
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PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN
DATE: 04/24/87
NUMBER: P-0004
SUBJECT: FX-86e/286e PAPER DETECTION
The following information should clarify how the FX-86e/286e
paper detection and auto load system operate.
The key to paper detection is
that the paper
empty light
and the beeper will not activate unless there is an attempt
to transmit data to the printer. See examples below.
* If there is a FF which ejects a single sheet of paper or
the last sheet of a continuous form,
the paper out
indicator will not turn on and the beeper
will not beep
until there is an attempt to transmit data to the printer.
* If the FF was sent by software,
the printer will remain on
line until there is an attempt to transmit data to the
printer.
The key to the auto load system is that the printer must be
off line to operate.
* To use the auto load feature under the above circumstance,
the printer must first
be manually taken off line, then
the paper bail lever should be pulled to load
the sheet,
then press
ON LINE to continue printing.