Testing Motor Functions - DataCard CP80 Plus Service Manual

Testing Motor Functions

The Printer Motor Cycle Tests dialog box allows you to perform various
operations with the printer to check functionality.
Procedure
1.
Select from this list of available tests:
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2.
Enter the number of cycles to perform in the Cycle duration box.
3.
Click Start to begin the test (Stop ends the test before it completes all the
cycles).
4.
Click Reset Printer as it is a good practice to reset the printer before
returning to card production.
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Pick and eject card test: This test picks a card, moves it just past the
printhead location, and sends it back out of the printer.
Magnetic stripe module test: This test picks a card and continuously
cycles it back and forth between the magnetic stripe sensor and the input
sensor.
Printhead cam test: The printhead cam continually cycles between
elevated and retracted until you click Stop.
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