Printer Problems; External Ps/2 Display Problems - IBM L40 SX Quick Reference

Printer Problems

Problem
The printer does not
work.

External PS/2 Display Problems

Problem
Blank screen
Solving Computer Problems
Action
Check to see that:
1.The printer is turned on and is online.
2.The printer signal cable is plugged into the parallel
connector on the computer. For the location of the parallel
connector, see page 27.
3.The Onboard Serial power option of the Set Features Menu
is set to On if the printer is connected to the serial
connector.
4.The Onboard Parallel power option of the Set Features
Menu is set to On if the printer is connected to the parallel
connector.
If the above items are correct and the printer still does not
work, run the tests described in the printer manual. If the tests
show the printer is OK, have the system serviced.
Action
Check to see if:
1.The power cord for the PS/2 display is plugged into a
working electrical outlet and into the PS/2 display.
2.The PS/2 display is turned on and the brightness and
contrast controls for the PS/2 display are turned up.
3.The signal cable for the PS/2 display is plugged into the
external PS/2 display connector on the system. Some of the
signal cables may not be able to plug into the external PS/2
display connector,
4.The Display device option of the Set Features Menu is set to
CRT.
If the above items are correct and the screen of the PS/2
display remains blank, run the display tests described in the
instructions supplied with the PS/2 display. If those tests show
the PS/2 display is OK, have the system serviced.
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