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... your printing problem; To run the test using the printer's near letter-quality test. To end the self test, press the Pause button to turn off the printer. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 15 Then turn on the printer. To exit hex dump mode, press the Pause button to stop the self test, press the Pause button. EPSON FX-2180 3. If a printed page remains in...
... your printing problem; To run the test using the printer's near letter-quality test. To end the self test, press the Pause button to turn off the printer. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 15 Then turn on the printer. To exit hex dump mode, press the Pause button to stop the self test, press the Pause button. EPSON FX-2180 3. If a printed page remains in...
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...Built-In Font and Pitch 5-2 About Your Printer's Default Settings 5-3 Changing default settings 5-8 Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility 6-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-4 Checking Printer Status Information 6-4 Using the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-4 Using the Printer Status window 6-9 Making Monitoring Preference Settings ... Printing or printout quality problems 7-11 Clearing Paper Jams 7-16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout 7-17 Printing a Self Test 7-18 Printing a Hex Dump 7-19 vi
...Built-In Font and Pitch 5-2 About Your Printer's Default Settings 5-3 Changing default settings 5-8 Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility 6-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-4 Checking Printer Status Information 6-4 Using the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-4 Using the Printer Status window 6-9 Making Monitoring Preference Settings ... Printing or printout quality problems 7-11 Clearing Paper Jams 7-16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout 7-17 Printing a Self Test 7-18 Printing a Hex Dump 7-19 vi
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-4 Power supply problems 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems 7-6 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems 7-8 Wrong top-of-form position 7-9 Wrong tear-off position 7-10 Printing or printout quality problems 7-11 Clearing Paper Jams 7-16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout 7-17 Printing a Self Test 7-18 7 Printing a Hex Dump 7-19 Troubleshooting 7-1 Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-4 Power supply problems 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems 7-6 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems 7-8 Wrong top-of-form position 7-9 Wrong tear-off position 7-10 Printing or printout quality problems 7-11 Clearing Paper Jams 7-16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout 7-17 Printing a Self Test 7-18 7 Printing a Hex Dump 7-19 Troubleshooting 7-1 Troubleshooting
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... paper loading or feeding problems 7-8 Wrong top-of and solution to use the self test to solve. Use the information in this section to find the source of -form position 7-9 Wrong tear-off position 7-10 Printing or printout quality problems 7-11 You can also use the printer's hex dump mode, described on printing...
... paper loading or feeding problems 7-8 Wrong top-of and solution to use the self test to solve. Use the information in this section to find the source of -form position 7-9 Wrong tear-off position 7-10 Printing or printout quality problems 7-11 You can also use the printer's hex dump mode, described on printing...
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Printing or printout quality problems The printer does not print when the computer sends data. The printer cover is paused. If the cable is connected correctly, run a self test as described in your computer documentation. Close the printer cover and press the Pause button to do ...Press the Pause button. Use an interface cable that both ends of both the printer and computer. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-11 What...
Printing or printout quality problems The printer does not print when the computer sends data. The printer cover is paused. If the cable is connected correctly, run a self test as described in your computer documentation. Close the printer cover and press the Pause button to do ...Press the Pause button. Use an interface cable that both ends of both the printer and computer. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-11 What...
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... button to the problem. Either self test can print the self test using the printer's near letter-quality test. 7-18 Troubleshooting c Caution: Whenever you turn on loading single sheets. Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: T If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem...
... button to the problem. Either self test can print the self test using the printer's near letter-quality test. 7-18 Troubleshooting c Caution: Whenever you turn on loading single sheets. Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: T If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem...
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... your software program. or letter-size paper. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all data received from the computer as A4- Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-19 To end the self test, press the Pause button to stop the self test, press the Pause button. Note: Use paper that is printed. A series of characters is at least...
... your software program. or letter-size paper. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all data received from the computer as A4- Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-19 To end the self test, press the Pause button to stop the self test, press the Pause button. Note: Use paper that is printed. A series of characters is at least...
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... This is measured using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! When you finish printing if auto tear-off mode is aligned with the printer's tear-off position The position of your continuous paper when you run the self test, the printer prints the characters stored in one... of dots per inch (dpi). proportional font A font whose characters take up more horizontal space than the lowercase l. self test A method used to its ROM (Read Only Memory). reset To return a printer to check the operation of the character. See also bidirectional printing. 4 Glossary
... This is measured using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! When you finish printing if auto tear-off mode is aligned with the printer's tear-off position The position of your continuous paper when you run the self test, the printer prints the characters stored in one... of dots per inch (dpi). proportional font A font whose characters take up more horizontal space than the lowercase l. self test A method used to its ROM (Read Only Memory). reset To return a printer to check the operation of the character. See also bidirectional printing. 4 Glossary
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... front push tractor, 2-16 paper tension unit, 2-23 printed document from front push tractor, 2-14-15 rear push tractor, 2-21-22 printer cover, 1-7 pull tractor, 2-33 roll paper, A-16 Ribbon cartridge, 10 installing, 1-6-11 replacing, 1-6-11 Ribbon cover, 2-38 Ribbon guide..., A-14 removing, A-16 S Safety instructions, 11 Screwdriver, 1-2-3, B-3 Second-bin cut-sheet feeder, A-2, A-4 Selecting, built-in font, 5-2-3 pitch, 5-2-3 Self test, 7-18-19 Separator paper, 1-11 ribbon cartridge, 1-8 Setting paper release lever, 2-2-3 paper thickness lever, 2-3-4 Shield plate, A-17, inside back cover Single ...
... front push tractor, 2-16 paper tension unit, 2-23 printed document from front push tractor, 2-14-15 rear push tractor, 2-21-22 printer cover, 1-7 pull tractor, 2-33 roll paper, A-16 Ribbon cartridge, 10 installing, 1-6-11 replacing, 1-6-11 Ribbon cover, 2-38 Ribbon guide..., A-14 removing, A-16 S Safety instructions, 11 Screwdriver, 1-2-3, B-3 Second-bin cut-sheet feeder, A-2, A-4 Selecting, built-in font, 5-2-3 pitch, 5-2-3 Self test, 7-18-19 Separator paper, 1-11 ribbon cartridge, 1-8 Setting paper release lever, 2-2-3 paper thickness lever, 2-3-4 Shield plate, A-17, inside back cover Single ...