Self Test; Running The Self Test With Roll Paper - Epson TM-U950P - B/W Dot-matrix Printer Operator's Manual

Self Test

The self test lets you know if your printer is operating properly. It
checks the control circuits, printer mechanisms, print quality, ROM
version, and DIP switch settings. (It also checks the MICR reader
circuits if the printer is equipped with the optional MICR reader).
You can run the self test with either roll paper or slip paper.

Running the self test with roll paper

1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is
closed properly.
2. While holding down the RECEIPT FEED button, turn on the
printer to begin the self test. The self test prints the printer
settings and status and then prints the following and pauses.
(The RECEIPT OUT and JOURNAL OUT lights blink alternately.)
3. Press the RECEIPT FEED button to continue printing. The
printer prints a pattern using the built-in character set.
4. The self test automatically ends after printing the following:
The printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completes the self
test.
Note:
If you want to pause the self test manually, press the RECEIPT
FEED button. Then press the RECEIPT FEED button again to
continue the self test.
Self test printing.
Please press the RECEIPT FEED button.
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