Long test mode If the printer is turned on while the (PAPER FEED) button is pressed, the
printer will enter the long self-test mode. The printer will start printing as
soon as the (PAPER FEED) button is released, and will print the version
number of the printer’s ROM, followed by the whole character set printed
in each font styles and pitch available.
The test cycles endlessly. To stop the test you must switch power off.
Since the test print occupies the whole width of the carriage, it is recom-
mended that the printer is loaded with continuous stationery to avoid
possible damage to the print head and/or platen. In addition, the total number
of lines printed is considerable, more than can be accomodated on a single
sheet, so fanfold paper is certainly suggested for this test.
Print area test mode If you want to know how many lines on your paper can be printed, try to run
this print area test. By holding the ( sE~~&cT )button down during power-
up, the printer will enter the print area test mode. The printer will print the
first line message, then prints the last line message on your single sheet after
feeding the paper to the bottom of the paper.
If you have loaded the fanfold paper, the printer shows only the first line.
Stay in panel pitch By holding the (PITCH) button down during power-up, you can prevent
software interference with the print pitch selected from the control panel.
You will hear an acknowledging beep as power comes on.
After the beep tone, you can set the printer off-line, select a print pitch, then
return to on-line and start printing. The pitch you selected will not be reset
or otherwise changed by any commands your software may issue.
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