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Running the Self Test
You can run the self test with either continuous paper or single
sheets; this section describes the easier way, with single sheets.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
2. While holding down the
LF/FF
The printer gives two long and two short beeps, and then it
loads the paper automatically and begins the self test.
The printer prints characters in the current font and character
table. Here is part of a typical self test:
! " $ $ a & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? 8 A B C D E P G H I J K L
! " # $ % d r - O * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > 7 @ A B C D E F C H I J K U l
" t r $ % & - ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > 7 8 A B C D R F G H I J K I , H N
lt$x&- ( j*+.- ./0123456789:;<=>7@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO
$ X & - O * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 B 9 : ; < = > ? 8 A B C D I W G H I J K I , H N O P
X & ' ( j * + , - ./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFCHIJKLMNOPQ
&-O*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFQHIJKLHNOPQR
Note: If the paper cassette is empty when you turn the power on,
the printer beeps three times and the
paper as described above and press the
self test.
3. To stop the self test, turn off
Application Software
Most software programs let you specify the type of printer you use
so that the program can take full advantage of the printer's features,
Many programs provide a printer selection menu.
Because the family of Epson printers shares a great many
commands, you can use a software program even if does not list
your printer on its printer selection menu. Choose from the
following list (the printers are listed in the order of preference).
ActionPrinter 2250
LX-810/850
LX-800
LX-86
LX-80
FX-850
FX-86e/800
EX-800
FX-85
FX-80+
FX-80
If none of these printers is listed, select the first one of these
available: LX, FX, EX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer,
Draft printer.
To use all of the features of the printer, however, it is best to choose
a program with the ActionPrinter 2250 or one of the LX printers on
its menu. If your program does not list one of these printers, contact
the software manufacturer to see if an update is available.
9-Pin Printers
Load
READY
button to start the
LF/FF
printer.
Paper Handling
Printing on single sheets
You can load standard-sized single sheets with the paper cassette
and you can load single sheets of paper from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to
257 mm (10.1 inches) wide with the manual insertion slot.
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CAUTION:
. Never move the small levers on the ends of the
shaft (shown below). They have already been adjusted
at the factory.
Disregard the numbers 0 and 1 under the printer cover
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on the left side. They are not necessary for printer
operation.
Tips for using the paper cassette
The tips below will help you get the best performance when using
the cassette.
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Load paper in the cassette before you turn on the printer and
send data. When the printer receives data from the computer, it
loads a single sheet automatically and begins to print.
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If the printer runs out of paper during a print job, reload the
paper cassette and press the
Press the
button to eject a sheet of loaded paper.
LF/FF
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You can adjust the top-of-form position with the gear under the
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printer cover. It is marked by + and - signs. Open the printer
cover and turn the gear to adjust the position. The notches on the
ribbon mask indicate the base line of printed characters. The gear
adjustment affects only the loaded page. If you want to change
the top-of-form position permanently, you can adjust it in the
default-setting mode. However, most software programs take
care of the top and bottom margins. You usually don't need to set
the top-of-form position on the printer.
print head
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ActionPrinter 2250
Never move this lever.
button to load the paper.
LF/FF
ribbon mask
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c h a r a c t e r s
metal
AP-2250-5
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