Printer Problem Determination Procedures - IBM 5150 Manual To Operations

Printer Problem Determination Procedures
CAUTION: When you are asked to remove the Printer signal cable,
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always position power switch to OFF on the Printer and the System
Unit.
Notes:
1. When you are asked to run a test, do not forget to position the
power switches to ON.
2. Printer will not appear when reviewing the options available
screen with the printer uncabled.
3. Any help you will need to run Self-test or load supplies can be
found in Section 3. "Operations."
Preliminary Steps:
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Check wall outlet (use desk lamp, etc.).
• Is Printer plugged into wall outlet?
• Verify the Printer cable is connected properly at the Printer and
at the System Unit.
• If any lights on control panel do not work, but Printer functions
normally, have Printer serviced.
Note: You may lose data if the Printer power switch is in the OFF
position while you are sending data to the Printer from the System
Unit.
Select the column on the next page that best fits your Printer
symptom.
PDPs 4-11