8 Running the Self Test

The LQ-2500 has a built-in self test that prints out the characters in its memory so that you can be sure the printer is working properly

WARNING

You must load 14-inch-wide paper lengthwise when running the self test. The character sets print in 14-inch lines; if the paper is too narrow, characters print on the platen.

Before running the self test, make sure paper is loaded in the printer and that the power is OFF

To run the self test in Letter Quality hold down the LQ button while you turn the printer on. The display reads [SELF TEST]. When printing starts, release the button.

To run the self test in draft mode, hold down the DRAFT button while turning the printer on. The display reads [SELF TEST]. When printing starts, release the button.

As shown on the following page, the self test prints out the current SelecType settings, the default settings, and the version number. (See Chapter 2 for a full explanation of SelecType.)

If you’re testing in draft mode, the draft character set begins printing. There is only one style of draft.

If you’re testing in Letter Quality mode, the self test prints the character sets of ail five Letter Quality fonts. It begins by printing the Roman character set, followed by Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige, and Script.

The self test prints out according to the current settings, which are contained in the default macro. If you change the default macro, the self test prints out according to the new macro settings.

For example, the first time you run the self test, the settings should print out in 10 pitch, Letter Quality Roman font, and all the other settings shown under current settings. If you change the default macro to 12 pitch, Letter Quality, Prestige font, with margins of 20 and 60, the self test prints out accordingly

Setting Up the Printer

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