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Loading/Removing Paper
Loading Paper
See the sticker on the paper roll hold unit
 for the paper loading.
Figure 3-3  Paper loading display on sticker
Note:
Use only the paper specified in the EU-T532 and the EU-T542 specifications issued by Seiko Epson 
Corporation.
Loading paper for the paper roll supply module
Follow the steps below to load the paper for the paper roll supply module.
1. Lift the plate, fixed
 upward to release the lock with the shaft, paper roll
.
2....

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Loading paper for printer module
Follow the steps below to load the paper for the printer module from the paper roll supply 
module.
1. Cut the edge of the paper as shown in Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4  Shape of paper edge
2. Pull out the paper and pass it under the roller, paper roll tension
.
3. After inserting the paper edge straight into the paper slot of the printer module so that the 
paper is along the upper side of the plate, lower paper...

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Removing Paper
Follow the steps below to remove the paper roll.
Removing paper using command
While the printer is online, the paper can be removed using a FS ( z
 command. Using this 
command, the paper is fed in the reverse direction and detached from the platen
; then you can 
pull the paper backward and remove it.
Manual paper removing
1. Turn the lever, platen
 to open the platen unit
. (See “Opening/Closing the platen unit” on 
page 3-4.)
2. Pull out the paper from...

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Paper NE Detector Setting
This detector is mounted on the paper roll tension unit 
of the paper roll supply module. By 
adjusting the position of the detector, the detector can detect the amount remaining on the paper 
roll at the setting value. At the default setting, the amount remaining is set to be about 5 m 
{196.85} when the paper tip is detected, and when using the paper which has 25.4 mm {1} inner 
diameter of the core, 33.4 mm {1.3}...

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Self Test
The EU-T532/542 have self test functions. Follow the steps below to perform the self tests.
Performing the Self Test
1. Loosen two screws to remove the cover, circuit board B
.
Figure 3-6  Performing the self test
2. With the paper loaded, turn on the power while holding down the paper feed switch on the 
circuit board. (If the power is already on, turn it off first before performing the self test with 
the paper loaded.)
3. The current printer status is...

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Errors
LED Display 
The control circuit board module has three LEDs: the POWER LED for power supply error, the 
PAPER OUT LED for paper-out error and the ERROR LED for various kind of errors. For recovery 
from errors, see “Troubleshooting” in Chapter 5.
Figure 3-7  LED positions
POWER LED (Power Supply Error): Green
When the POWER LED is lit, the power is supplied. The LED indicates the following:.
Table 4-4 POWER LED Error
Error type LED...

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PAPER OUT LED (Paper-End Error): Red
When the PAPER OUT LED is not lit, the paper roll has enough paper on it. The LED indicates the 
following:
ERROR LED (Error): Red
ERROR LED has three error types: the automatic recovery error, the possible recovery error, and 
the recovery impossible error. The LED indicates the following:
Automatic recovery error
Note:
The high temperature error of the print head is not an abnormality. When the head is cooled down to 60
°C 
or...

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Possible recovery error
Recovery impossible error
Note:
When any error shown above occurs, turn off the power as soon as possible.
Table 4-7 Possible Recover Error
Error type  LED flashing pattern Cause
Platen open error Platen unit is open during printing.
Autocutter error Autocutter malfunction
Black mark sensor 
detection errorNo black mark is detected even after a certain amount 
of paper with black mark is fed.
Presenter error A paper...

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Chapter 4
Maintenance
To keep the printer in peak working condition, extend its life for a long term and prevent 
operational failures, follow the maintenance procedures below.
Cleaning
CAUTION:
• Never clean the thermal head with solvents other than the specified ones, since 
other solvents could damage the thermal head or cause the malfunction of 
parts.
• Since the head area and each motor surface can become hot right after 
printing,...