Printing a Self Test

Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem:

If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem is probably caused by your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.)

If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer. See Problems and Solutions for possible causes and solutions to the problem.

Note:

Prepare an A4 size sheet of paper before entering the self-test printing mode.

Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the printer cover is open.

Follow these steps to perform a self test:

Turn off the printer.

Caution:

Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer.

Turn on the printer while holding the F2 button. Then press the F1/Eject and F2 button while the F1/Eject, Offline, and F2 lights are flashing.

When the Ready light turns on, insert a sheet of A4 paper into the front slot.

The printer prints the self-test pattern in the font selected in the default setting mode.

Note:

To stop the self-test temporarily, press the offline button. To resume the test, press the offline button again.

Caution:

Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the self-test. Always press the Offline button to pause printing. Then turn off the printer.