Getting The Results You Expect - Epson LQ-300 User Manual

Getting the results you expect

When you print on single sheets, you may notice that the
printer prints the first page of your file correctly, but then
prints too low on the next page, or that it prints the last few
lines from one page onto the next. This happens because single
sheet handling differs slightly from continuous paper handling.
It's easy to adjust the printer so that you get the right results.
Simply change the settings in your software program as
described below.
1. When you install a software program, it normally asks you
what printer you are using. Make sure you choose the
correct printer. See Chapter 1 for instructions.
2. Many programs have an option that you can use to set the
maximum lines per page. If you are using standard
8 1/2 x 11-inch paper, set the lines per page to 61.
Note:
To find the right lines-per-page setting for paper other than
8 1/2 x 11, create a test document using your software program.
Set your top and bottom margins to 0 and then create a file of
numbered lines from 1 to 66. When you print your file, notice the
last number printed on the first page. This is your maximum
lines-per-page setting.
3. If your program does not have a lines-per-page setting, try
decreasing the top margin or increasing the bottom margin,
or both, until you get the results you want.
4. You can also try adjusting the form length setting. For a
standard 8 1/2 x 11-inch page, try setting the form length to
10 inches.
5. Some programs let you indicate whether you are using
single sheets or continuous paper. Make sure you choose
single sheets.
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