Epson 5000 - Manual (Page 36)

5. To stop the self test, press the PAUSE button (you can resume
the self test by pressing the PAUSE button again).
6. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject the paper from the
printer and then turn the printer off.
If test results are not satisfactory, see Chapter 6.
Here is part of a typical self test in LQ mode.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
If the self test prints correctly, you are ready to connect your
printer to the computer. Use a shielded twisted-pair parallel
cable to connect your computer to the printer’s built-in parallel
interface.
Setting Up the Printer 1-13