Epson LQ-2550 User Manual - Page 72

Other control panel features Self test: By holding down the FORM FEED button (for draft mode) or LINE FEED button (for Letter Quality mode) while you turn on the printer, you can start the printer's self test. The self test printout lets you check the current settings and operating status of the printer. See the section on testing the printer in Chapter 1 for more information. Data dump: By holding down both the LINE FEED and FORM FEED buttons while you turn on the printer, you turn on the data dump mode. This feature allows advanced users to find the cause of communication problems between the computer and printer. See the section on the data dump mode in Chapter 6. SelecType Settings SelecType on the LQ-2550 brings a new dimension to printing. With SelecType you can control almost every aspect of printer operation. SelecType lets you: l Use four preset macros - stored groups of settings that you can recall with the touch of a button l Replace the preset macros with your own custom-designed macros l Change up to 17 printer settings from SelecType l Choose among the LQ-2550's eight built-in fonts l Print the LQ-2550's settings with the touch of a button l Monitor the LQ-2550's settings with the LCD display l Change the LQ-2550's default settings without DIP switches. 3-8 Using the Printer