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Troubleshooting
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 a self test using either single sheets or continuous
paper. See Chapter 2 for instructions on loading continuous
paper, or Chapter 3 for instructions on loading single sheets.
Note:
Use continuous paper that is at least 241 mm (9.5 inches) wide or A4 or
letter size single-sheet paper.
To perform a self test, follow these steps:
1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off.
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Caution:
Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds
before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the
printer.
2. To run the test using the Draft font, hold down the
LF/FF
button while you turn on the printer. To run the test using the
printer’s 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 test prints faster than the near-letter-quality test.
Summary of Contents for LQ-570e
Page 1: ...24 Pin Dot Matrix Printer User s Guide 4011804 XXX 00 ...
Page 24: ...14 Getting to Know Your Printer ...
Page 36: ...1 12 Setting Up the Printer 2 Close the paper guide cover ...
Page 44: ...1 20 Setting Up the Printer ...
Page 94: ...3 14 Printing on Single Sheets ...
Page 136: ...5 12 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer s Control Panel ...
Page 140: ...6 4 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 ...
Page 194: ...B 4 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer ...
Page 216: ...C 22 Specifications PC 861 Icelandic BRASCII Abicomp ISO Latin 1 ...
Page 217: ...C Specifications C 23 Roman 8 PC 858 ...
Page 218: ...C 24 Specifications ISO 8859 15 PC 437 Greek PC 853 Turkish PC 855 Cyrillic ...
Page 219: ...C Specifications C 25 PC 852 Eastern Europe PC 857 Turkish PC 866 Russian PC864 Arabic ...
Page 220: ...C 26 Specifications PC 869 Greek MAZOWIA Poland Code MJK CSFR ISO 8859 7 ...
Page 222: ...C 28 Specifications PC 771 Lithuanian ISO 8859 2 PC 866 LAT Latvian PC 866 UKR Ukranian ...
Page 223: ...C Specifications C 29 PC APTEC Arabic PC 708 Arabic PC 720 Arabic PC AR 864 Arabic ...
Page 226: ...C 32 Specifications ...
Page 242: ...6 Glossary Top of form position The letters ABC above are printed at the top of form position ...
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