Epson DLQ-3000+, User Manual

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Printing a Self Test
Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether
the problem comes from the printer or the computer:
❑ If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working
properly and the problem is probably caused by 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 on either single sheets or continuous
paper. This section describes how to print the test with single
sheet paper. See Chapter 3 for information on loading and
using single sheet paper.
To perform a self test, follow these steps:
1. Make sure paper is loaded in the paper guide, and the paper
release lever is set to the correct position for your paper.
Then turn off the printer.
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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 print the test using the Draft font, turn on the printer
while holding down the Load/Eject button. To test the test
using the printer’s letter-quality fonts, turn on the printer
while holding down the
LF/FF button. Either self test can
help you determine the source of your printing problem;
however, the draft self test prints faster than the
letter-quality test. See pages 4-20 to 4-22 for more
information on using fonts.
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