Printing A Self Test - Epson FX-1180+ User Manual

Printing a Self Test

Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the
printer or the computer is causing the problem:
❏
If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working
properly and the problem probably results from your printer
driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable.
(Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.)
❏
If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with
the printer. See "Problems and Solutions" on page 4-2 for
possible causes and solutions to the problem.
You can print the self test using either single sheets or continuous
paper of at least the following width:
Paper type
Continuous paper
(including perforated
border)
Single sheet
Follow these steps to perform a self test:
1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off.
2. To run the test using the Draft font, turn on the printer while
holding down the LF/FF button. To run the test using the
printer's near letter-quality fonts, hold down the Load/Eject
button while you turn on the printer. Either self test can help
you determine the source of your printing problem; however,
the draft self test prints faster than the near letter-quality test.
After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically
and begins printing the self test. A series of characters is printed.
Note:
To temporarily stop the self test, press the Pause button. To resume
the test, press the Pause button again.
FX-880+
241 mm
(9.5 inches)
A4 or letter size
FX-1180+
376 mm
(14.8 inches)
A3 landscape
Troubleshooting
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