Chapter 7. Testing And Problem Analysis (Models Tf6 And Tm6); Testing The Printer - IBM 4610-TM6 - SureMark Printer TM6 Two-color Thermal Transfer User Manual

August 24, 2004
Chapter 7. Testing and problem analysis (Models TF6 and
TM6)
Note: For translations of these safety notices, see IBM Safety Information — Read

Testing the printer

When you power on the SureMark printer, it runs a power-on self-test (POST). If the
POST finds no errors, the printer is ready for operation. Follow this procedure to
determine if there are errors.
Note: Never connect or disconnect the printer when power is applied (when the
1. If the printer is powered on, power OFF the printer and power it on again.
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DANGER
To avoid a shock hazard, do not connect or disconnect any cables
or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this
product during an electrical storm.
DANGER
To avoid shock hazard:
The power cord must be connected to a properly wired and
earthed receptacle.
Any equipment to which this product will be attached must also
be connected to properly wired receptacles.
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LED is on).
v If the printer is attached to the system with the RS-232 cable or the standard
USB cable with a power brick, disconnect the power cord, then reconnect the
power cord to a properly wired and grounded power source.
v If the printer is attached to the system with the RS-485 cable, power OFF the
POS system, and then power on the system, which also powers on the
printer.
v If the printer is attached to the system with a powered USB cable, the USB
attached printer can be hot-plugged.
v For single-station printers, use the printer's power on/off switch that is located
under the top cover. Power OFF the printer, then power ON the printer
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