Epson GQ-3500, User Manual

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2.
Press the FUNCTION
2 button
to start the self test. The 1C message
will flash until the page is ejected from the printer. You will see a
sample of the printer’s characters like this one:
3. Press the FUNCTION
1 button to change to the other self test,
which is indicated by
OC on the STATUS
display.
4.
Press
the FUNCTION
2 button to start the second self test. The OC
will flash until the page is elected from the printer. The test
shows a pattern of lines like this:
5. Once you have seen that your printer is printing normally, turn the
printer off.
The GQ-3500 comes equipped with a
Centronics
®
compatible
parallel interface. If your computer can communicate through a
parallel interface, all you need is the proper shielded cable. If your
computer requires
a
serial interface, see your dealer for
the
optional
serial interface available for this printer. The serial interface contains
its own instructions. If you don’t know what kind of interface your
computer requires, consult your dealer or your computer manual.
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