Operating the Control Panel

Other control panel features

The control panel of your printer also gives you access to several special functions.

Self test:

Micro-adjustment:

Data dump:

Both a draft and NLQ self test function are built into the printer. The self test printout lets you check the current DIP switch settings and operating status of the printer. You can start the printer’s self test by holding down the LINE FEED button or the FORM FEED button while switching the printer on. See the section on running the self test in Chapter 1 for more information.

By pressing the FORM FEED and LINE FEED buttons immediately after loading paper or when using short tear-off, you can make fine adjustments to the loading and short tear-off positions. See the sections on adjusting the loading position and using short tear-off later in this chapter.

By holding down both the LINE FEED and FORM FEED buttons while turning on the printer, you turn on the data dump mode. This feature allows advanced users to locate the source of communications problems between the computer and printer. See the section on using the data dump mode later in this chapter for more information.

Using the Printer

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