Epson 2180 - LQ B/W Dot-matrix Printer User's Guide download pdf (Page 160)

7-18 Troubleshooting

Printing a Self Test

Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the

printer or the computer is causing the problem:

❏ If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working

properly and the problem probably results from your printer

driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface

cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.)

❏ If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with

the printer. See “Problems and Solutions” for possible causes

and solutions to the problem.

You can print the self test using either single sheets or continuous

paper. See Chapter 2 for instructions on loading continuous

paper, or Chapter 3 for instructions on loading single sheets.

Note:

Use paper that is at least 376 mm (14.8 inches) wide, such as A3-size

paper.

To perform a self test, follow these steps:

1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off.

Caution:

Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds

before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the

printer.

2. To run the test using the Draft font, hold down the LF/FF

button while you press the Operate button to turn on the

printer. To run the test using the printer’s letter-quality fonts,

hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the

printer. Either self test can help you determine the source of

your printing problem; however, the draft test prints faster

than the letter-quality test.

1 2 ... 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 ... 228 229

No comments

Epson 2180 - LQ B/W Dot-matrix Printer User's Guide Page 160