Epson LQ-1050, User Manual

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Running the Self Test
The self test prints out the settings of the printer’s DIP switches and
the characters in the printer’s memory. The test can be run in either
high-speed draft, normal draft, or Letter Quality (LQ) mode.
You select the draft mode or Letter Quality mode, depending on
which button you hold down as you turn on the printer. You choose
between the high-speed draft and the normal draft mode by
changing your printer’s DIP switch settings. Your printers default
setting is high-speed draft mode. To run the test in normal draft
mode, see Setting the DIP Switches in Chapter 3 before following
the steps below.
The self test is 8 inches wide on the LQ-850,11 inches wide on the
LQ-950, and 14 inches wide on the LQ-1050.
CAUTION: Never run the self test using paper that is
narrower than 8.27 inches (210 mm) on the LQ-850,11
inches (279 mm) on the LQ-950, or 14 inches (360 mm) on
the LQ-1050. This prevents the print head from printing
directly onto the platen, which can damage the print head.
Although the self test can be run with continuous paper, use single-
sheet paper now because single-sheet loading is easier. Be sure to
use paper that is wide enough for the self test to print. If you need to
load continuous paper to print the self test, see Loading Continuous
Paper in Chapter 3.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
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