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No line feed command is sent at the end of each
line of text.
The printout has extra blank lines between lines of text.
Cause
Two line feed commands are being sent at the end
of each line of text, because the printer's auto line
feed setting is on.
The line space setting in your application software
is incorrect.
The printer prints strange symbols, incorrect fonts, or other inappropriate characters.
Cause
Your printer and computer are not
communicating correctly.
The wrong character table is selected in your
software.
The printer you want to use is not selected in your
software
Your application software is not configured
correctly for your printer.
Software settings override settings you make
using the Default Setting mode or the control
panel buttons.
Vertical printed lines are not aligned.
Cause
Bidirectional printing, which is the printer's
standard printing mode, is out of alignment.
Printing position problems
Your printing appears too high or low on the page.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN
Turn on the auto line feed setting using the printer's Default
Setting mode so that the printer automatically adds a line feed
code to each carriage return. See "Changing default settings" on
page 98.
What to do
Turn off the auto line feed setting using the printer's Default
Setting mode. See "Changing default settings" on page 98.
Adjust the line space setting in your application software.
What to do
Make sure that you use the correct interface cable and that the
communications protocol is correct. See "Electronic" on page 145
and your computer documentation.
Select the correct character table using your software or the
Default Setting mode. The character table setting in your software
overrides settings made in the Default Setting mode.
Choose the correct printer from the Windows desktop or in your
application before printing.
Make sure that your application software is configured correctly
for your printer. See your application documentation. If necessary,
install or reinstall the printer driver software as described in the
supplied setup sheet.
Use your application software to select the font.
What to do
Use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this
problem. See "Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout" on
page 112.
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