3.As described in the instructions, compare the alignment patterns and select the pattern with the best alignment. Then select the pattern with the best alignment for each of the remaining sets of alignment patterns.

4.After you select the best pattern in the final set of alignment patterns and save your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button, press the Operate button to turn off the printer and exit the bidirectional adjustment mode.

Printing a Self Test

Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem:

qIf 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.)

qIf 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 the self test using either single sheets or continuous paper. See Chapter 3 for instructions on loading continuous paper, or Chapter 4 for instructions on loading single sheets.

Note:

Use paper of at least the following width:

Paper type

FX-880

FX-1180

continuous paper

241 mm (9.5 inches)

376 mm (14.8 inches)

 

 

 

single sheet

A4 or letter size

A3 landscape

 

 

 

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