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Printer Self-Tests
The printer contains several sophisticated self-tests that can be helpful in maintaining opti
mum printer performance. Each of these tests may be initiated from the control panel while in
the PRINTER TEST 8 INCH WIDTH or FULL WIDTH menus. Currently available self-
tests are:
Shift Recycle
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All E's
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E plus TOF
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All H's
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Underline Only
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Black Plot
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Shuttle/Ribbon
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Shift Recycle - a sliding" alphanumeric pattern useful in identifying missing or misformed
characters, improper vertical alignment, or vertical compression.
All E's - a pattern of all uppercase letter E's useful in identifying missing characters, misplaced
dots, smeared characters, or light/dark character variations.
E plus TOF - a pattern of all E's followed by a form feed useful in identifying paper motion or
feeding problems.
All H's - a pattern of all uppercase letter H's useful in missing characters, misplaced dots,
smeared characters, or improper vertical alignment.
Underline Only - an underline pattern useful in identifying vertical misalignment.
Black Plot - Solid black plot printed at unidirectional plot speed useful in identifying
misaligned hammers.
Shuttle/Ribbon - a test to exercise shuttle and ribbon action to verify proper operation.
Running the Self-Tests
To run the self-tests:
1.
Place the printer offline.
2.
Repeatedly press CONFIG MENU until DIAGNOSTICS is displayed.
3.
Press CONFIG VALUE; CONFIGURATION PRINTOUT will be displayed.
4.
Repeatedly press CONFIG MENU until either INCH WIDTH or FULL WIDTH is dis
played.
5.
Repeatedly press CONFIG VALUE until the appropriate test is displayed.
6.
Press RUN/STOP TEST to begin the test; press RUN/STOP TEST again to stop the test.
7.
Repeatedly press CLEAR FAULT to place the printer offline. Place the printer on line.
8.
Place the printer on line.
Hex Code Printout
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Maintenance
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