Performing Self Test - Epson Apex 80 User Manual

fully-formed characters for final copies or special purposes. NLQ is
available in both Roman and Sans Serif fonts.
The printout below shows the differences among draft, NLQ
Roman, and NLQ Sans Serif so that you can compare the different
styles and densities:
See Chapter 4 for more information on these modes and ways to
select them.
ON/OFF LINE.
l
off line status.
NLQ/FORM FEED.
l
advances continuous-feed paper to the top of the next form or ejects
a single sheet. When the printer is on line, pressing this button
selects NLQ (Near Letter Quality) printing.
Pressing the
alternates
NLQ Roman is selected, the beeper sounds twice. When NLQ Sans
Serif is selected, the beeper sounds three times.
DRAFT/LINE FEED.
l
advances the paper one line. When the printer is on line, pressing
this button selects draft printing. When you select draft printing the
beeper sounds once. This button also controls the
feature.
The control panel buttons also control the SelecType feature. This
feature enables you to select among emphasized, double-strike,
condensed, and elite typestyles. See Chapter 3 for more information.

Performing self test

Now you'll see your Apex80 print something even though it's not yet
connected to a computer. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure that your printer has paper in it.
Setting
Up
This button switches the printer between on line and
When the printer is off line, pressing this button
FORM FEED
button when the printer is
the NLQ font between Roman and Sans Serif. When
When the printer is off line, pressing this button
ON LINE
AUTO LOAD
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