Writer Tests - GE MAC 3500 Service Manual

NOTE:
2. Press each key on the keyboard and verify the following:
• The corresponding key on the screen is highlighted.
• The character and decimal value of the key is displayed at the top of the
NOTE:
3. To test the Shift keys, press each in combination with a letter and verify that a
capital letter is displayed on the screen.
4. To test the arrow pad, do the following:
a.
b.
5. When you are done, press Shift + F6 to exit the test.

Writer Tests

Use the writer tests to check the writer's motor speed control, paper speed, paper
tracking, paper cueing, and print head quality.
During the tests, verify the following:
• The first character printed is not distorted.
A distorted character indicates a problem with the start-up speed.
• The paper does not become skewed or crushed.
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The stress keys (1) are available only on the MAC 5500 ST keyboard. These
keys will not be available for testing on any other keyboard or system.
Pressing the Leads key (2) displays the word Copy if the key is functioning
properly.
screen.
It is normal for a dim background image to remain on the screen when
you press the next key.
Press the middle button and verify the word IN is displayed on the screen.
Press each arrow and verify the position of the arrow on the display
changes and that the system beeps each time you press an arrow.
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