Testing the printer
Short test
Ashort test prints out the version number of the soft-
ware contained in the printer’s ROM, followed by seven
lines of text. Each line is offset by one character from
the line above. If the color ribbon is in use, each line will
be printed in adifferent color.
To perform ashort test, power up the printer while hold-
ing-down the [m] key: The te~t pri~t out should
appear as shown below.
Note: Thistestprintsacrosstheentirewidthofthe carriage.Itisa
goodideatomakesurethattheprinterisloadedwiththe
widestpossiblepaperavailabletoavoidthepossibilityof
damagetotheprintheadorthe platen.
Long test
Along test prints out the version number of the software
in the printer’s ROM, followed by the current Electronic
DIP Switch settings, the current vertical alignment
adjustment settings and the complete character set in
each available font and pitch setting. The printer prints
this sequence repeatedly until powered off.
To perform along test, power up the printer while hold-
ing down the [m] key.
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