Diagnostics And Troubleshooting; Printer Self-Test; Printing Test Labels; Troubleshooting Common Situations - Printronix T5000 User Manual

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Printer Self-Test

A sequence of automatic tests is performed during printer power-up. If any
faults are detected at that time, a fault will display (see page 256).
Printer operation should also be verified before setting the printer for online
operation. This is done by running the printer internal self-test diagnostic
program, which will produce a selection of printed test labels. For more
details, see page 202.
The Test Print program can be enabled from the printer through the TEST
PRINT key or from the DIAGNOSTICS menu and provides the capability for
printing a variety of test pattern labels.
NOTE: Before attempting to print test labels, the printer must be properly set

Printing Test Labels

The printer has a built-in function that prints a selected number of test labels
or test patterns. The patterns are useful for isolating printer faults and
checking print quality. For an explanation of the different test patterns and
how they are used, see "Printer Tests" on page 201.

Troubleshooting Common Situations

Occasionally, situations occur that require some troubleshooting skill.
Possible problem situations and potential solutions are listed in this section.
While not every conceivable situation is addressed here, you may find some
of these tips helpful. Contact a qualified service technician for problems that
persist or are not covered in this section.
Diagnostics And
Troubleshooting
up for the type of media installed. (See the MEDIA CONTROL menu
selections on "Main Menu" on page 79).
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