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Running the Self-test
Any time that you want to check the performance of your printer you can
run the self test described below. This shows whether your printer is
working correctly. It is independent of any other equipment or software.
You can run the self-test with the paper roll, slip paper, or validation paper.
Running the self-test with paper roll
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Note:
Be sure to install
the
ribbon cassette and
the
paper roll before you
run
the
self test.
1.
Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is closed properly.
2.
While holding down
the
PAPER FEED button, turn on the printer to
begin the self-test. The self-test prints the printer settings and pauses
printing. (The JOURNAL OUT light flashes.)
3.
Press the PAPER FEED button to continue printing. The self-test
prints some lines of characters from the character table.
4. The self-test automatically ends after printing
"***
completed
***"
on
the paper. The printer becomes ready to receive data from the computer
after the self-test.
5.
Self-test mode switches to normal mode.
Running the self-test with the slip paper
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Note:
Be sure to install
the
paper roll in
the
printer to prevent
slip
paper jams.
1.
Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is closed
properly.
2.Hold down the RELEASE button and turn on the printer to begin the
self-test. The VALIDATION/SLIP light flashes.
3.
Feed a sheet of slip paper into the printer. The self-test loads the paper
automatically, prints the printer settings, and then ejects the paper. The
VALIDATION/SLIP light flashes.
4.
Remove the paper and feed another sheet of slip paper into the printer
to print characters from the character table. Continue to feed slip paper
into the printer until
the
self-test prints
"***
completed
***".
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Setting Up the Printer