Introduction; Technical Access Mode; Entering Tech Access Mode; Exiting Tech Access Mode - Tally T6090 Maintenace Manual

Introduction

Technical Access Mode

Entering Tech Access Mode

Exiting Tech Access Mode

Testing, Troubleshooting, and Calibration

Printer Tests

All testing, troubleshooting, and calibration procedures are located in the multilevel menu
system of the T6090 printer. They are located in the CONFIGuration and TEST menus and
can be accessed through the Printer Control Panel.
Technical (Tech) Access Mode is provided for the repair technician. It provides him access to
tests, calibration, and diagnostic procedures for use in troubleshooting and correcting problems
with the printer.
Place the printer Offline. Depress the LINE FEED Key and ENTER Key simultaneously.
When the printer enteers Tech AccessMode the printer alarm sounds and the display flashes,
"Tech Access On." Release the keys immediately when the alarm sounds..
There are two methods for leaving Tech Access.
1. Place the printer Offline. Depress the LINE FEED Key and ENTER Key simulta-
neously. Release the keys immediately when the alarm sounds.
2. Cycle power on the printer.
The printer is equipped with the following types of Print Tests, Hex Dumps, and Printer
Information Printouts.
Print tests appear in both normal menu operations and in the Technical Access Mode of the
printer. These tests consist of the following patterns and types.
• ASCII print patterns
• Plot Mode patterns
• Calibration routines
• Electronic hardware tests
In-depth explanations of all of the print tests follow in the TEST Menu Section of this chap-
ter.
Chapter 2: Menu Operations
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