Running The Self Test - Epson LQ-1050 User Manual

Running the Self Test

The self test prints out the settings of the printers DIP switches and
the characters in the printer's memory. The test can be run in either
SuperDraft, normal draft, or Letter Quality (LQ) mode.
You select the draft mode or Letter Quality mode, depending on
which button you hold down as you turn on the printer. You choose
between the SuperDraft and the normal draft mode by changing
your printer's DIP switch settings. Your printers default setting is
SuperDraft mode. To run the test in normal draft mode, see Setting
the DIP Switches in Chapter 3 before following the steps below.
The self test is 8 inches wide on the LQ-850 and 14 inches wide on
the LQ-1050.
CAUTION: Never run the self test using paper that is
narrower than 8.27 inches (210 mm) on the LQ-850 or
14 inches (360 mm) on the LQ-1050. This prevents the
print head from printing directly onto the platen, which
can damage the print head.
Although the self test can be run with continuous paper, use single-
sheet paper now because single-sheet loading is easier. Be sure to
use paper that is wide enough for the self test to print. If you need to
load continuous paper to print the self test, see Loading Continuous
Paper in Chapter 3.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
Setting Up the Printer
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