Epson LQ-1500 Printer User Manual


 
Figure 3-10. Removing the tractor unit
1. Turn OFF the printer. Remove the (tractor) dust cover.
2. Release the metal lock levers on each end of the tractor unit by
pulling them forward (toward the front of the printer).
3. Keeping the lock levers pulled forward, move the entire tractor
unit toward the front of the printer and up. The pegs at each end of
the unit will slide out from the slots on the printer.
The LQ-1500 Self-Test
Now that you are an expert on loading your LQ-1500, you’re ready
to print. The LQ-1500 self-test is a built-in program which generates a
complete printing of all standard characters. The self-test also pro-
vides an opportunity to test the ribbon and paper installation without
having to request a printout from your computer. In fact, you can
perform the self-test without a computer at all! Try it yourself and see
by completing the following steps.
1. Install 14-inch wide paper.
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