Apple ImageWriter II - Manual (Page 8)

To stop the self-test, press the On/Off button to turn the printer off.
If you loaded a single sheet of paper, roll the test page out by turning the platen knob.
If you have loaded pin-feed paper, roll the paper forward to position the perforation under the paper bail.
This ensures that when you turn the printer back on, printing will begin an inch from the top. Tear off the
test sheet.
Examine the printout carefully
Are all characters complete?
Are all characters well aligned?
Is the spacing between characters and lines even?
Are all the lines equally dark from beginning to end?
If you notice any problems, check this troubleshooting list to see if the ribbon is properly installed and the
paper correctly loaded.
Is the ribbon cartridge firmly seated in its carrier?
Does the printing area of the ribbon lie between the ribbon guide and the paper guide?
Is the ribbon loose?
Is the paper straight?
Correct any problems and try the test again. If there’s still a problem, see Chapter 5, “General
Troubleshooting.” If Chapter 5 doesn’t help, contact your authorized Apple dealer.
What’s Next
If your printer passed the test, you’re ready to connect it to your Apple computer. If you have a Macintosh
Plus, a Macintosh, Apple IIc, Apple IIe, Apple II Plus, or Apple II, see Chapter 3. If you have a Macintosh
XL, Lisa Office System, or Apple III, see Appendix D.
Once you have connected your printer to your computer, if you have an ImageWriter II SheetFeeder, or
intend to connect your ImageWriter II to an AppleTalk network, see the manuals for these products.
Chapter 3: Connecting to Your Apple Computer
This chapter shows you how to connect the ImageWriter II to a Macintosh Plus, Macintosh, Apple IIc,
Apple IIe, Apple II Plus, or Apple II computer and how to test the connection. Appendix D shows you how
to connect the ImageWriter II to the Macintosh XL, the Lisa Office System, and the Apple III.
The test verifies that the computer can send data to the printer and that the printer can print the data. This
means that if a problem arises, you can trace the trouble to two probable areas: a loose connection or an
improperly configured program (a word processor or spreadsheet, for example).
Before You Begin
This chapter assumes that you have installed the printer ribbon and loaded paper into the printer. You
should also have successfully self-tested the ImageWriter II.
By the Way: The computer or printer can develop problems, but such hardware failures are uncommon.
If a problem arises, check the connections and software first. See Chapter 5, “General Troubleshooting.”
If the problem persists, try to narrow the problem to either the printer or the computer, and then see an
authorized Apple dealer.