Test Printing - Epson TM-L500A User Manual

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After the printer setup or when the printer is not operating correctly, you can

check the printer operation with test printing. If the printer performs pattern

printing following the steps below, the printer is operating normally.

1.

Make sure the paper is correctly inserted and all the covers are closed.

While pressing the Unload ( ↑ ) button, turn on the printer.

2.

3.

After the printer prints its status and the Paper LED flashes, turn off the

printer to exit the test printing or press the Unload ( ↑ ) button again to

restart the test printing.

The test printing is completed when "*** completed***" is printed.

Cleaning

Cleaning the Printer Case

Be sure to turn off the printer, and wipe the dirt off the printer case with a dry

cloth or a damp cloth.

CAUTION:

Never clean the product with alcohol, benzine, thinner, or other such solvents.

Doing so may damage or break the parts made of plastic and rubber.

Cleaning the Paper path, the Head plate, and the Thermal Head

After the printer is used for a long period, the glue from the labels accumulates in

the paper path (10 in illustration I), and on the head plate (11 in illustration I) and

the thermal head (12 in illustration I). If you leave them in such a condition, the

glue may stick to issued labels, or a paper jam may occur. To prevent malfunctions

and maintain good print quality, clean the paper path, the head plate, and the

thermal head regularly (generally every month).

CAUTION:

The thermal head can be very hot after printing. Be careful not to touch it, and

let it cool before you clean it.

Do not damage the thermal head by touching it with your fingers or any hard object.

1.

Prepare a cleaning card.

Note:

Epson recommends KICTeam cleaning card. Please purchase it from KICTeam's web site.

URL:

Model: KCTP2639 (For Baggage Tag)

2.

Turn off the printer.

3.

Open the paper loading cover and the platen cover. (or BP tray for the BP

tray-equipped model)

Push down the platen lever to open the platen frame. (See illustration J)

4.

5.

Blow out the paper dust.

6.

Clean the head plate and the thermal head with a cotton swab moistened

with an alcohol solvent (ethanol or IPA)

7.

Insert cleaning card into printer until the card is seen in front and can be

grasped. (See illustration K)

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KCTP2638 (For Boarding Pass)