Printing A Self Test - Epson FX-1180 User Manual

3. As described in the instructions, compare the alignment
patterns and select the pattern with the best alignment.
Then select the pattern with the best alignment for each of
the remaining sets of alignment patterns.
4. After you select the best pattern in the final set of alignment
patterns and save your selection by pressing the Tear
Off/Bin button, press the Operate button to turn off the
printer and exit the bidirectional adjustment mode.

Printing a Self Test

Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the
printer or the computer is causing the problem:
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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.)
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If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem
with the printer. See "Problems and Solutions" for possible
causes and solutions to the problem.
You can print the self test using either single sheets or
continuous paper. See Chapter 3 for instructions on loading
continuous paper, or Chapter 4 for instructions on loading
single sheets.
Note:
Use paper of at least the following width:
Paper type
continuous paper
single sheet
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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