Re: ImageWriter LQ problem

[ladyphoenixxii@my-deja.com]

Correction the paper needs to be 20 pound.
  ladyphoenixxii@my-deja.com wrote:
> In article <B56DA64096688CC25@walnut.medianet.ie>,
>   gospodin@clubi.ie (Vincent Quinn) wrote:
> > Anyone any idea how to fix the following?
> >
> > I have an ImageWriter LQ. All the DIPs are set correctly. I have the
> > correct printer cable. No LocalTalk board installed. No cut sheet feeder.
> >
> > First problem is the printer can't complete its self test. The print head
> > moves from side to side but doesn't print anything, nor does the paper
> > advance.
>
> Do you have a manual?  Make sure you have the paper feeding in and the platen
> set up correctly. Pushing, pulling coming in from top or bottom requires a
> different setup.  I prefer to do the self test with a single sheet of paper,
> without the cut sheet feeder.  Have the paper feed lever back for friction
> feed. The paper thickness lever to 1.  I discovered that paper matters so use
> a 20 pound bond for the self-test.  If the self test doesn't work I don't
> think your computer is going to make a difference.  The manual mentions a
> Hyperstack that has more trouble shooting information.	My manual says if the
> self test is failed take the printer to the Apple Dealer.  Good luck.  Sandy
>
> > With both an Apple II and a Mac I have the same printing problem - send
> > something to print and the first line prints perfectly, but then the
> > printer goes off-line. Pressing the 'Select' button causes it to print the
> > next line, then go off line again... press 'Select' again, print third
> > line, go off-line... keep repeating ad nauseam until the entire document is
> > finished.
> >
> > I _can_ do the head alignment test - but I have the same problem as above,
> > ie the printer goes off-line at the end of every line of text.
> >
> > Anyone any ideas on what the problem is here and how to fix it?
> >
> > I'd appreciate an e-mail copy of any posts - my ISP's newsfeed from this
> > group isn't good, despite several complaints by myself (sigh).
> >
> > Vincent Q
> >
> >
>
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