English RELEASE button Press to release slip paper. POWER LED Lights when the printer is on. ERROR LED Lights to indicate that the printer is offline, except when feeding paper using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons, and during a self test. Flashes to indicate an error. RELEASE LED Lights to indicate that you can insert slip paper. SLIP LED Lights after power on. Flashes while waiting for slip insertion and removal. Off while the printer is ejecting a slip. Removing the Damper The printer is protected for shipping by a transportation damper that you must remove before you turn on the printer.
Open the printer by pulling the tab on the front cover, and remove the damper shown in illustration 1 . Note: Reinstall the damper before shipping. 1 Using the Power Switch Cover WARNING: If an accident occurs with the power switch cover attached, unplug the power cord immediately. Continued use may cause fire. 2 EPSON The enclosed power switch cover keeps the power switch from being pressed accidentally. To use the cover, install it as shown in illustration 2 . REVERSE REVERSE RELEASE RELEASE FORWARD FORWARD POWER ERROR RELEASE SLIP Installing the Ribbon Cassette Use the EPSON ERC-31 ribbon cassette.
The use of any ribbon cassettes other than those approved by Epson may damage the printer and will void the warranty. 6 TM-U590/U590P User’s Manual