Epson LQ-800 D-2, Problem, Recommendation

Problem	Recommendation
Nothing is printed	Make sure the printer is switched
	ON, and that the power source is
	ON.
	Check the connection between the
	printer and the computer. Be sure
	you are using the correct cable to
	connect the computer to the printer.
	Make sure the PAPER OUT light is
	OFF If it’s ON, reload the paper.
	Check the indicator light on the
	printer to see if the printer is on line.
	Use the manual for your operating
	system or applications software to
	find out the command necessary to
	configure the computer. Look for a
	command like STAT or CONFIG-
	the name depends on the operating
	system you use.
READY light flickers when you try	If you are using the parallel inter-
to print.	face, either you have changed
	switch 2-7 to OFF by mistake, or
	you have an incorrect printer cable.
	If you are using the serial interface,
	the setting of the LQ’s baud rate,
	parity, number of bits per character
	and number of stop bits may not
	match the computer’s settings.
	Either change the configuration of
	the computer or reset the DIP
	switches on the LQ until the printer
	and computer match. Refer to your
	computer’s manual or your dealer
	for details.

All the text is printed on the same line.

This happens if there is no line feed signal being sent from either the computer or the printer at the end of each line of text. To remedy the problem, change the setting of DIP switch 2-8 from OFF to ON.

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