Specifications

Appendix A: Training, Tools, and Documentation
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4. Spend the last 1/2 day doing fault insertion, using the diagnostic tool (if available), reviewing
the printer and its usage. Also review the tools listed in this appendix.
A. Check and Adjustments (Diagnostic Tool) - be very careful of this section. The
printer has been factory set; most adjustments will not be needed unless there is
a FRU replacement or the printer requires a major print quality adjustment.
B. Before putting all the covers back on the printer, try some fault insertion:
1. Remove a connector and troubleshoot
2. Remove the RAM SIMM and see what happens
3. Unseat a PCB and see what happens
4. Experiment on your own
C. Reassemble the printer and troubleshoot for any problems.
D. Finally, spend some time using the printer; try some applications on various
hosts if possible. Remember to put the printer back to its factory defaults when
completed:
1. All ports set to PostScript mode
2. Start page enabled
E. Make sure you know how to:
1. Create hardware, font and error reports, demo pages, start page, 300
and 600 dpi test pages
2. Understand meanings of the start page and reports
3. Put the printer in self test mode
4. Change the printer's characteristics
5. Install and use the two base drivers; explain the differences
6. Explain the three emulations modes, which is the factory setting and
which one to use for PCL and which one to use in VMS environment etc.
7. Install and use options and their drivers
8. Set paper trays for types (paper or transparencies) and sizes
9. Install the toner (EP) cartridge, point out major components, and clean
the printer
10. Explain the FRUs available for repair
11. Access the following tools (* means internal to Digital)
• Notes files:
ONTIME::PRINTING_SUPPORT
ONTIME::POSTSCRIPT_PRINTING
REFINE::LN14_BUGS (special)
• Documentation - TIMA/SSB
• Product service plan - TIMA
• Print engine purchase spec in REGENT::3XNHWLIBRY:
• CSD - TIMA
• Others - TIMA articles