JP 250  (260-2873)                Selftest             Faxback Doc. # 4141

Performing a Selftest:

This printer has a self-test function that checks the operation of the 
printing system and the print quality. After installing the printer,
execute the test print. The output from the test prints differ according to
the printer control mode.

IBM, Epson, and Canon Mode:

  Ripple Pattern Test:

     All characters are printed repeatedly in the default mode. To start
     the ripple pattern test, make sure that paper is loaded and turn the
     power switch on while holding down the LF/FF switch until the buzzer
     sounds. To end the test, turn the power switch off.

IBM and Canon Mode: (This test is not available in Epson Mode.)

  ALL Modes Test:
 
     All characters are printed out in every print mode and pitch described
     below. To start the all modes test, turn the power switch on while
     holding down the PITCH switch. To end the test, turn the power switch
     off.
 
     1.  HQ proportional
     2.  HQ prestige
     3.  HQ pica
     4.  HQ double-high
     5.  Economy elite
     6.  Economy pica
     7.  HQ double-wide
     8.  Economy condensed
     9.  Economy condensed subscript
    10. HQ emphasized prestige
    11. HQ emphasized pica

Note: The self test print can be controlled by the following switch 
operations:

1. To stop test print, press the same switch used to start the self test
   print.
2. To end test print, Press ONLINE switch. When ON LINE switch is pressed
   again, the printer is set back to online status.


(smc-09/14/93)