ActionPrinter 2250
Running the Self Test
You can run the self test with either continuous paper or single sheets; this section describes the easier way, with single sheets.
1.Make sure the printer is turned off.
2.While holding down the LF/FF (m) button, turn on the printer. The printer gives two long and two short beeps, and then it loads the paper automatically and begins the self test.
The printer prints characters in the current font and character table. Here is part of a typical self test:
!“ $ $ a & ‘ ( ) * + ,
!“ # $ % d r - O * + ,
Note: If the paper cassette is empty when you turn the power on,
the printer beeps three times and the READYLoad paper as described above and press the LF/FF button to start the self test.
3. To stop the self test, turn off printer.
Application Software
Most software programs let you specify the type of printer you use so that the program can take full advantage of the printer’s features, Many programs provide a printer selection menu.
Because the family of Epson printers shares a great many commands, you can use a software program even if does not list your printer on its printer selection menu. Choose from the following list (the printers are listed in the order of preference).
ActionPrinter 2250
If none of these printers is listed, select the first one of these available: LX, FX, EX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer.
To use all of the features of the printer, however, it is best to choose a program with the ActionPrinter 2250 or one of the LX printers on its menu. If your program does not list one of these printers, contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available.
Paper Handling
Printing on single sheets
You can load
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•Disregard the numbers 0 and 1 under the printer cover on the left side. They are not necessary for printer
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Tips for using the paper cassette
The tips below will help you get the best performance when using the cassette.
. Load paper in the cassette before you turn on the printer and send data. When the printer receives data from the computer, it loads a single sheet automatically and begins to print.
lIf the printer runs out of paper during a print job, reload the paper cassette and press the LF/FF button to load the paper.
•Press the LF/FF button to eject a sheet of loaded paper.
•You can adjust the
print head
ribbon mask
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