Epson 5000/5500 User Manual page 104

Regular gaps
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One-inch skip-over-perforation may be set. Set DIP switch
1-8 off.
Skip-over-perforation is set, but the perforation does not fall in
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of
the center
Make sure the page-length DIP-switch setting matches the
page length of your paper. See page 3-7.
If your application program is setting the top and bottom
margins, set DIP switch 1-8 off.
Vertical printed lines do not align.
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Turn DIP switch 1-5 on for unidirectional printing.
Printing starts too low on the page, or the bottom part
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page is printed at the top
Be sure to choose
from your application program's menu. See page 1-14.
Use your application software to specify the type of paper
you are using (single sheet or continuous).
Use your application software to reduce or eliminate
margin and to reduce the page length or lines per page
setting.
When clearing the
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Always advance the paper to the top of the next page with
the LF/FF button before clearing the buffer.
Note: You can check the operation of your printer using the self
test. (See Running
works properly, the printer is operating properly, and the
problem probably lies in the computer,
cable. If the self test does not work,
occur in
the printout.
the skip.
of
the
correct printer when you choose a printer
buffer,
you also lose the top-of-form.
the
self test in Chapter 1.) If
the next page.
the
software, or
contact
your dealer.
Troubleshooting 6 - 7
Printing
of
o n e
the
the
self test
the
top