Specifications
3.6 Diagnostics
3.6.1 Power Up Diagnostics
Diagnostics run automatically during power-up. If a fault is detected, ROM or RAM
TEST BAD may be displayed. If a fault occurs, press A to advance to the next
test. However, the printer should not be operated. If the problem is not a POWER
FAILURE (see 3.9.1), consult your Service Personnel or Technical Manual.
3.6.2 Enhanced Diagnostics
Diagnostics may be executed by pressing 9 0 FUNCT. If no faults exist, PROM
REVISION XX, ROM TEST OK and RAM TEST OK will be displayed. If a fault
exists, "BAD" will be displayed until A is pressed to advance to the next test.
After ROM and RAM TEST, SENSORS LFBMRC will display. L is the left home
carriage sensor; F and B are the front and back document sensors, M and R are
the middle and right skew sensors and C is the cabinet open sensor. Any sensor
that is covered will have its corresponding indicator erased. Each sensor may be
activated to check for proper operation. Both operator indicator lights will turn on
(DP9). Press A to conclude this test.
3.7 Self Test
Insert paper and press 9 0 0 FUNCT to print the model, firmware ID and
configuration settings.
3.8 Local Printing
To print several variable length lines without host commands. Proceed as follows:
1. Insert a form and then press 9 5 FUNCT.
2. In response to CHAR LENGTH = 30, key in a two digit number of characters
per line and then press ENTER. Insure that printing will not occur across a
vertical fold or document edge.
3. In response to LINE COUNT = 01, key in a 2 digit number of lines.
4. Each time ENTER is pressed, that number of lines will be printed.
5. Press EJECT to eject the document and CLEAR to clear the display.
3.9 Error Conditions
3.9.1 Document Jam
In the unlikely event that a document becomes jammed in the printer, printing will
stop and "DOCUMENT JAM" will be displayed. The operator must clear the jam
condition by moving the printhead left as far as possible and removing the
document from the printer.
3.9.2 Cover Open
If the printer cabinet is opened to replace a ribbon cartridge or clear a document
jam, COVER OPEN is displayed and printing is disabled. Printing will resume 3
seconds after the cabinet is closed.
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