Epson LQ-2080 Manual Do Utilizador
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Printing a Self Test
Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the
printer or the computer is causing the problem:
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 probably results from your printer
driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface
cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.)
properly and the problem probably results from 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” for possible causes
and solutions to the problem.
the printer. See “Problems and Solutions” for possible causes
and solutions to the problem.
You can print the self test using either single sheets or continuous
paper. See Chapter 2 for instructions on loading continuous
paper, or Chapter 3 for instructions on loading single sheets.
paper. See Chapter 2 for instructions on loading continuous
paper, or Chapter 3 for instructions on loading single sheets.
Note:
Use paper that is at least 376 mm (14.8 in.) wide, such as A3-size paper.
Use paper that is at least 376 mm (14.8 in.) wide, such as A3-size paper.
To perform a self test, follow these steps:
1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off.
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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.
Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds
before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the
printer.
2. To run the test using the Draft font, hold down the LF/FF
button while you press the Operate button to turn on the
printer. To run the test using the printer’s letter-quality fonts,
hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the
printer. Either self test can help you determine the source of
your printing problem; however, the draft test prints faster
than the letter-quality test.
printer. To run the test using the printer’s letter-quality fonts,
hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the
printer. Either self test can help you determine the source of
your printing problem; however, the draft test prints faster
than the letter-quality test.