Epson 220 manual Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout, Changing Default Settings

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EPSON LQ-2080

Changing Default Settings

Follow the steps below to enter the default-setting mode and change the printer’s default settings.

Note:

To print the language selection and default-setting mode instructions, you need three sheets of letter- or A4-size single-sheet paper or three pages of continuous paper that is at least 11 inches (279 mm) long and 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide.

If you use single sheets, you need to load a new sheet of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet.

You may exit the default-setting mode at any time by turning off the printer when the printer is not printing.

1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off.

Caution:

Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer.

2.Hold down the Condensed button while you press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions (one page).

3.Press the Font button until the Font lights indicate the language you want, as described in the language selection instructions.

4.Press the Condensed button to print the default-setting mode instructions (two pages) in the language you selected.

The printed instructions list the default settings you can change, describe how to change them, and show you how the control panel lights help you make settings. Follow these instructions to change the default settings using the buttons on the printer’s control panel.

Note:

The arrows on the instruction sheets indicate the printer’s current settings.

5.When you finish making your settings, press the Operate button to turn off the printer and exit the default-setting mode. Any settings you make remain in effect until you change them again.

Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout

If you notice that the vertical lines in your printout are not properly aligned, you can use the printer’s bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem.

Note:

To complete the steps below, you need four sheets of A3-size single- sheet paper or four pages of continuous paper that are at least

11 inches (279 mm) long and 14.8 inches (376 mm) wide.

If you use single sheets, you need to load a new sheet of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet onto the paper guide.

Follow these steps to perform the bidirectional adjustment:

1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off.

Caution:

Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer.

2.While holding down the Pause button, press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The printer enters the bidirectional adjustment mode and then prints instructions and the first set of alignment patterns.

3.As described in the instructions, compare the alignment patterns and select the pattern with the best alignment.

4.Follow the instructions to print the remaining sets of alignment patterns and select the pattern with the best alignment in each set.

5.After you select the best pattern in the final set of alignment patterns, press the Operate button to turn off the printer and exit the bidirectional adjustment mode. Your selections are saved automatically.

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Contents Paper Handling Options User Replaceable PartsOptions Mechanical Printer SpecificationsOptional Interface Cards Model number NamePaper ElectricalEnvironmental Continuous paper with labels front and bottom entry Envelopes top entry onlyPostcards Front and top entry Roll paper Rear entry with optional roll paper holder onlyPaper Alignment Printable AreaCE Marking Safety ApprovalsControl Panel Buttons and Lights Error Indicators Available Paper Paths Status MonitorPaper Positions Paper slot Description Using a pull tractor optionalUsing the push and pull tractors in combination Combination DescriptionLoading paper in the top slot Paper Release Lever PositionsPrinting on Single Sheets Loading paper in the front slotLoading Multipart Forms Paper Thickness Lever PositionsPaper Handling Loading Continuous Paper with LabelsRemoving continuous paper with labels Using the Front Push Tractor optionalInstalling the tractor in the front push position Loading paper onto the front push tractor Removing the printed document from the front push tractor Loading paper onto the rear push tractor Using the Rear Push TractorRemoving the front push tractor Front of the printer Removing the printed document from the rear push tractor Using the Tractor in the Pull PositionInstalling the tractor in the pull position Loading paper onto the pull tractor Attach the printer cover and close the paper guide cover Using two tractors in a push and pull combination Removing paper from the pull tractorRemoving the pull tractor Switching to printing on single sheetsSwitching to printing on continuous paper Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position Advancing the Paper to the Tear-Off EdgeAdvancing paper to the tear-off position automatically Using the Tear Off/Bin buttonAdjusting the tear-off position Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Separator Ribbon-tightening knobClearing Paper Jams Your Printer’s Default SettingsSettings Options Changing Default Settings Aligning Vertical Lines in Your PrintoutPrinting a Self Test Printing a Hex DumpRelated Documentation Cleaning the PrinterTransporting the Printer