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n Self-tests
Your printer has two built-in programs that print out sample
lines of letters, numbers, and other characters-to show you
that everything’s in good working order. Self-test 1 is the long
version, and self-test 2 is the short one. You can use either one
to show the characters available in the printer, to check the in-
stallation of the ribbon and paper, and to check the adjustment
of the head-to-platen gap.
Best of all, you don’t have to wait another minute-you can
print the self-test without hooking up the printer to your com-
puter! It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3. . .
1. Plug in the printer (don’t turn it on yet).
2. Insert a sheet of paper (or sprocket paper, either one).
3. While holding down one of the following keys, turn on
the power switch:
Paper Feed key-Self-test 1 (long)
On Line key-Self-test 2 (short)
'igure 2-12. The self-tests show you what the printer can print.
Were you surprised? It’s fast, isn’t it? About 120 characters a
second, to be exact.
When you want to terminate the self-test function, turn off the
power switch.