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T&D09 - SENSOR TUNE/RIBBON TEST
This test checks the correct movement of the ribbon and the ribbon lift motors.
If the SET TOP OF FORM key is pressed, the test is performed and the ribbon motor is activated together with
the ribbon lift motor.
If the LOAD/EJECT key is pressed, the test is stopped.
T&D10 - AFTA CALIBRATE TEST
This test checks the AFTA to ensure it is functioning correctly.
Calibrating the AFTA is necessary if some mechanical parts related to printing are removed (carriage assembly,
AFTA motor, platen assembly, and so forth).
T&D11 - FIRST LINE ADJUSTMENT TEST
This test calibrates the first print line on the lower tractor paper path. It also tests the calibration of the upper
tractor path if the option upper tractor is installed.
Setting the printout for a specific customer application is useful.
T&D12 - BIDIRECTIONAL ADJUSTMENT TEST
This test calibrates bidirectional printing.
If mechanical parts related to carriage movement are removed (carriage assembly, carriage motor, carriage belt,
and so forth), and are out of tolerance with respect to the factory settings, this test is used to set the printout for
best performance.
T&D13 - TEAR-OFF LINE ADJUSTMENT TEST
This test calibrates the tear-off margin.
Setting the printout for a specific customer application is useful.
T&D14 - FANFOLD FORM PRINTOUT TEST
The printout for this test is a standard module (132 characters, 66 or 72 lines) to check the parts involved in
printing such as the printhead, needles, carriage, and so forth.
After this test the operator tears off the printed form.
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