Epson 5000 - Manual (Page 34)

By holding down a certain button while you turn on the
printer, you can perform the self test in draft or LQ mode, or
you can print out a list of the current DIP-switch settings.
These buttons are listed below:
LOAD/EJECT Draft mode self test
LF/FF LQ mode self test
ALT DIP-switch setting list
The self test begins by printing on the first and last lines of
page 1. The printer then prints the character samples on page 2.
If you select LQ mode, the printer prints the self test in every
font, in turn.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and that the paper-release
lever is in the single-sheet position.
2. While holding down the appropriate button, turn on the
printer. The printer beeps and the platen turns for a few
seconds, signaling that the printer is in self-test mode.
Setting Up the Printer 1-11