Epson EPL-6000, User Manual

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Testing
the Printer
8. If you are not using letter size paper (the factory default setting
for your printer), see the section on SelecType in Chapter 3 for
details on setting the correct paper size.
Performing the self test
Successful completion of
the
self test indicates that you have set up
your printer correctly and that you are ready to connect the printer
to your computer. If you are unable to print this test, see Chapter 7
for troubleshooting information.
The self test also lets you check your print density
setting.
After you
print the self test, check the character pattern to see whether you are
satisfied with the print density. The section
in
this chapter on
adjusting print density describes how to change the print density
setting.
Follow the steps below to perform the self test:
WARNING:
Never open the printer cover while the
EPL-6000 is printing.
1. Be sure that your printer is plugged in and the power is on
before performing the self test.
2.
Be
sure that your printer is off line. (OFF
L
I
NE
appears on
your display.) If not, press the
ON LINE
button to set
the
printer
off line.
3.
Press
the MANUAL
and
SPECIAL
buttons on your control panel at
the same time.
Testing and Connecting Your Printer
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