Twinaxial Verification Problems - Printek FormsPro 4300 Operation Manual

a. If there is a device up stream from this printer, the twinaxial cable will
originate at the "OUT" connector of that device. The other end of this cable
attaches to either side of the "smart T" connector on the printer.
b. If this printer is the first or only device on this line (only one cable is attached
to the printer), the "smart T" will automatically provide the proper
termination for the cable.
Step 4 - Verify that the address setting for this device is correct. Be certain that no address on
the line is duplicated. Remember that the black line on the side of the address knob
indicates the current address. Only addresses 0 through 6 are valid.
Step 5 - Turn the printer ON.
Step 6 - To ensure that the printer is properly installed, run the "WORK STATION
PRINTER TEST" from the IBM system according to the following instructions. If
you incur any problems while attempting to run this test, please refer to the section
on VERIFICATION PROBLEMS later in this appendix.
Access the terminal's SIGN ON screen. If this terminal is a 3180 or 3190, press the
"ALT, TEST" keys; otherwise press "CMD, BACKSPACE" to access the "Prime
Option" menu.
Perform the following steps to test the configuration:
a. Select option "2" on the Prime Option Menu, "Work Station Printer
Verification", to run the IBM printer verification test.
b. Select this printer's ID number to run the test on this printer.
c. Select the number of times you wish to print the Work Station
Verification Test. The possible selections are:
d. Select option "C" on the Work Station Printer Verification menu, when
you have finished printing the test. You will be returned to the "Prime
Option Menu".
e. Select option "C" on the Prime Option Menu, "End", to EXIT the "Prime
Option Menu".

Twinaxial Verification Problems

If any problems occurred during the printer verification test:
1 Print test 1 time.
2 Print test 2 times.
3 Print test 3 times.
4 Print test continuously.
Optional Coaxial/Twinaxial Interface
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