Epson LQ 630S, Reference Manual

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Troubleshooting
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2. While holding down the Pause button, turn on the printer.
The printer enters the bidirectional adjustment mode. When
using continuous paper, the printer prints the instruction
sheet and the first set of alignment patterns.
3. When using single-sheet paper, load paper in the printer. The
printer prints the instruction sheet and the first set of
alignment patterns.
4. As described in the instructions, compare the alignment
patterns and select the number of the pattern with the best
alignment using the
LF/FF
D
and
Load/Eject
U
buttons. The
Power
,
Pause
and
Paper Out
lights show the pattern
number which is selected at that time.
5. Press the Pause button. The printer prints the next set of
alignment patterns.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select and enter the number of the
pattern with the best alignment for each of the remaining sets.
7. Turn off the printer to exit the bidirectional adjustment mode.
Printing a Self Test
Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the
printer or the computer is causing the problem:
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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.)
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If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with
the printer. See “Problems and Solutions” on page 53 for
possible causes and solutions to the problem.
You can print the self test using either single sheets or continuous
paper. See “Loading Continuous Paper” on page 5 or “Loading
Single Sheets” on page 12 for paper-loading instructions.
Follow these steps to perform a self test: