User Guide

3.10 Printer Test 3 chTests and Diagnostics
3.10 Printer Test
To execute the Printer Test, select 6 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter
and follow the directions on the screen. The Printer Test contains subtests that test the
output of the printer connected to the computer. The following messages will appear after
selecting the Printer Test from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU. Move the highlight bar
to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter.
SUB-TEST MENU:
01-Ripple pattern
02-Function
03-Wrap around
99-Exit to DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU
NOTE: An IBM compatible printer must be connected to the system to execute this
test.
The following message will appear when the sub test is selected:
channel#1 = XXXXh
channel#2 = XXXXh
channel#3 = XXXXh
Select the channel number (1-3) ?
The printer I/O port address is specified by the XXXXh number. The computer supports
three printer channels. Select the printer channel number, and press Enter to execute the
selected subtest.
Subtest 01 Ripple Pattern
This subtest prints characters for codes 20h through 7Eh line-by-line while
shifting one character to the left at the beginning of each new line.
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