Epson FX-286e, FX-86e 8 Running the Self Test, OFF, OFF, OFF, OFF, mode, Page, Skip, None, Auto, DRAFT, ESC/P, Draft, U.S.A, Normal, 1-1OFF, 1-2OFF, 1-3OFF, 1-4OFF, 1-5OFF, Length

Note

Also remember that control codes in your document will override the SelecType settings. Therefore, if you have a code for NLQ in your document and you press the DRAFT SelecType button, your printing will still be in NLQ.

8 Running the Self Test

The FX has a built-in self test that prints out the characters in its memory so that you can see that the printer is working properly.

The self test also prints the settings of the printer’s DIP switches. You’ll use this part of the printout in the last section of this chapter.

Before running the self test, make sure that the power is OFF and paper is loaded in the printer. (Use wide paper in the FX-286e to avoid printing on the platen.)

To run the self test in the Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode, hold down the FORM FEED button at the same time you turn the printer on. When the printing starts, release the FORM FEED button.

The self test first prints the version number of the printer and several lines of settings that are explained in the last section of this chapter. Then it prints the characters from its memory. The test continues until you turn the printer off. Part of a typical self test is shown below.

Character		mode	Normal	1-1 OFF
Shape	of	zero	0 (Unslashed)	1-2 OFF
CG Table			Italic6	1-3 OFF
Protocol		mode	ESC/P	1-4 OFF
Print	Quality		Draft	1-5 OFF
Country			U.S.A.	1-6 ON 1-7 ON 1-8 ON
Page	Length		11 inch	2-1	OFF
CSF Mode			Invalid	2-2	OFF
Skip	Perforation		None	2-3	OFF
Auto	LF		Depend on I/F	2-4	OFF

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