3 Tests and Diagnostics
3.9
Printer Test
To execute the Printer Test, select 6 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and
follow the directions on the screen. The following messages will appear after selecting the Printer
Test from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MEN U. Answer each of the questions with an appropriate
response to execute the test.
NOTE: A Port Replicator and an IBM compatible printer must be connected to the system
to execute this test.
The following message will appear, after selecting the subtest 01 to 03 of the printer test:
channel#1 = XXXXh
channel#2 = XXXXh
channel#3 = XXXXh
Select the channel number (1-3) ?
The printer I/O port address is specified by the XXXXh number. The computer supports three
printer channels. Select the printer channel number, and press Enter to execute the selected
subtest.
Subtest 01
Ripple Pattern
This subtest prints characters for codes 20h through 7Eh line-by-line while shifting
one character to the left at the beginning of each new line.
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3.9 Printer Test