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FRONTPANELDIAGNOSTICAND TEST MODES
The printeris equippedwitha numberof differentmodesfor diagnosisand
testing.These am accessedfrom the front panel by holdingdown a front
panelbutton(or combinationof buttons)whileturningon the powerto the
printer.
The
test
and diagnostic modes available are listed below
A text test print mode
c A short test print mode
" A long test print mode
A hexadecimal dump mode
A bidirectional print test
Short test mode
Iftheprinteristumed onwhilethe ~~~
buttonispressed,thepnnterwill
enter the short self-testmode.The printerwill start printingas soon as the
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buttonis released,andwillprintthevemionnurnberoftheprinter's
ROM, eg "*** Ver 1.0 ***",followedby sevenlines of the characterset.
Eachline willbe offsetby onecharacterfromthe onebeforeit. If the color
optionhas been installed,each line will be in a differentcolor. The final
(blackand white)result will be somethinglike the following:
[Standard mode]
KBM mode]
Since the test
print occupies the whole width of the carriage, it is recom-
mended that the printer is loaded with continuous stationery to avoid
possible damage to the print head and/or platen.
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