FEED ASSEMBLY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
Platen Module------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
24VDC Stepper Motor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Printhead Latch ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Functional Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Printhead Locking ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
SUPPLY HOLDER ASSEMBLY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Functional Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Functional Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
PRELIMINARY CHECK ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
POWER-UP SELF-TEST --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
NV RAM ByteTest---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Version String Mismatch ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
System Restart Condition --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Printhead Dot Resistance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
TEST LABEL (LEVEL 1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Data Dump Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Serial Loop Back Test----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Parallel Port Test----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Diagnostics Test Mode---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Printing a Test Label --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
SERVICE TESTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
CN6 Power Supply------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23
Continuity Tests ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23
Bridge Rectifier ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Head Open Sensor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Print Contrast Adjustment------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24
Ribbon Tension Adjustment --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
CHECKING SUPPLY QUALITY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
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