Printer Tests; Rolling Ascii Test; General Information - OKIDATA Pacemark 3410 Service Handbook

4.8

PRINTER TESTS

4.8.01

Rolling ASCII Test

CAUTION:
Select the correct paper width setting in the Printer Menu for the paper feed path. Using
9.5 inch paper in a path set for 13.6 inch paper will cause this test to be printed on the
right side of the platen. This could destroy the printhead or platen.
This test will not run unless continuous feed paper is installed in the printer.

General Information

The Rolling ASCII Test will continually print the ASCII Character Set (shifting the characters
one position to the right on subsequent lines).
If the characters appear lighter towards either margin, check the printhead gap adjustment.
If the print is light across the entire page, check the setting of the printhead gap adjusting lever.
If the lever is in the correct position, this problem could be caused if the printer is using an old
ribbon, or by an incorrect printhead gap adjustment.
The header contains information which can be helpful when servicing the printer.
Printer Model
Character Set
Firmware Part Number (Current part numbers are available through Okilink II)
Emulation
Firmware / Character Generator Revision Level
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