Canon BJ-230 user manual Printing the Test Prints, Self Test

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NOTE: When the printer is in the envelope mode, it ignores the reduction mode setting.

Printing the Test Prints

The printer includes two tests prints: the self test and the font list. Use these test prints to check the operation of the printer.

To print the self tests, you must be automatically feeding paper. The self tests are not available when you are manually feedign paper.

Self Test

You can print the self test in both printer control modes: BJ-10 mode or Epson LQ mode. The printer prints a repeating pattern of characters in the default print mode and pitch.

In BJ-mode, the pattern is printed in Courier typeface at 10 characters per inch (cpi); the print mode is HQ. In Epson LQ mode, the pattern is printed in Roman typeface at 10 cpi; the print mode is HQ.

Starting

To start the self test, follow these steps:

1.Press the POWER button to turn off the printer

2.Make sure paper is loaded correctly in teh sheet feeder.

3.Press and hold the ON LINE and PRINT MODE buttons, and press the POWER button until the beeper sounds. The printer starts to print the self test.

Stopping the test

To stop the self test, press and hold the ON LINE and PRINT MODE buttons for one second. The printer stops printing, ejects the current sheet of paper, and goes on-line.

In BJ-10 mode, the self test looks like this:

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Contents BJ-230 Contents Glossary Index Features and Benefits Chapter IntroductionUsing This Manual ContentsTroubleshooting Customer SupportConventions Customizing the PrinterServicing the Printer Chapter Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the PrinterChoosing a Location for Your Printer Page Examining the Printer From the FrontSheet feeder Paper guidePaper rest Paper selection feederDip switch cover AC power receptacleFrom the Back Inside the PrinterInstalling the Ink Cartridge Assembling the PrinterInk cartridge holder Paper thickness leverPage Page Page Page Chapter Loading Paper Automatically Feeding PaperPage Page Printing On Envelopes Page Page Manually Feeding Thick Paper or Transparencies Loading Paper in Landscape Orientation Page Turning On the Printer Chapter Using the Operator PanelPausing a Print Operation Selecting a Print Mode Feeding PaperSelecting Reduction Modes Top margin Inch Left margin Print width maxPage Printing the Test Prints Self TestFont List Starting the testStopping the test Performing Automatic Line Feeds Installing the Printer Driver Chapter Using the Printer With SoftwareSetting Up Windows for Your Printer Page Windows Printer Setup Within Windows Page Page Printing a Document OptionsSetting Up Other Software Applications Selecting a Printer DriverSelecting a Printer Control Mode Printer Control Mode Font design/typeface BJ-10 Epson LQ Printer Control Mode Print Style BJ-10 Epson LQ Software and Printer CompatibilityCleaning the Printer Chapter Maintaining the PrinterReplacing the Ink Cartridge Installing the Ink Cartridge Page Page Cleaning the Print Head Storing Ink CartridgesTransporting the Printer Chapter Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Turn On Operational ProblemsIndicators Light, Printer Does Not Print Print Head Moves, Ink Does Not Appear On LINE, HS, and HQ Indicators Are BlinkingError Light Is On Paper Is Loaded Skewed Printing Is Skewed Paper Does Not Load Into PrinterMultiple Sheets Load Into Printer Envelopes Do Not Load Paper Does Not Eject After PrintingPrint Quality Problems Paper Jams OccurPrint Density is Low Print Is Not ClearCharacters Are Blurred or Smudged Smudges on Back of PrintedPrint Head Needs Cleaning Characters Appear JaggedIrregular Print Quality Ink-stained AreasInk Cartridges Continually Run Out of Ink Printout is WrongCharacters on Screen Do Not Match Printed Characters Printing Beyond EdgePrintout Does Not Match Paper Size Printing Incorrect Number of Lines onEnvelopes Do Not Print Correctly Printer Prints Garbage or Does Not PrintLarge Gaps Appear Between Text of Graphics Chapter Customizing the Printer Factory Default SettingsFunction Setting DIP Switch Settings Changing a DIP Switch SettingBJ-10 Mode DIP switch FunctionDIP switch DIP switch7Epson LQ Mode ExampleOFF DIP switch 6, 7 DIP switches Character setDIP switches 9, 10 DIP switches TypefaceDIP switch Function Appendix a Printer Specifications Page Printing Speed Printing DirectionPrinting Width Line Feed SpeedMode Pitch Line DIP Switch Characters perPower Source Graphic Image PrintAcoustic Noise Level Operating EnvironmentDimensions WeightBasic Control Codes Appendix C Printer Mode Command Summaries Character SetsBJ-10 Command Summary ESCape Sequence Codes Decimal HexadecimalESC E Alternate Graphics Mode Codes ESC TBJ-10 Character Sets Miscellaneous Control CodesUSA Code Multilingual Code Multilingual Code Epson LQ Command Summary ESCape Sequence Codes ESC SIESC =