Printronix P9000 Series - Manual (Page 237)

11-7 Installation
Preliminary Test
The printer is now ready for a preliminary test. The following steps define the test procedure.
Control panel and Message Display features are explained in the Operation chapter.
1. Set the AC power switch to ON.
2. Load full-width (132 column) computer paper and ribbon (refer to the Operation chapĆ
ter for Paper Loading instructions.)
3. Set top-of-form (refer to the Operation chapter).
4. Press the ON LINE switch until the display shows OFFLINE READY.
5. Press the MENU DOWN switch, then repeatedly press the NEXT switch until the DIAGĆ
NOSTICS menu appears on the display.
6. Press the MENU DOWN switch, then repeatedly press the NEXT switch until the
PRINTER TEST FULL WIDTH menu appears on the display.
7. Press the MENU DOWN switch, then repeatedly press the NEXT switch until the
PRINTER TEST SHIFT RECYCLE message appears on the display.
8. Press the RUN/STOP switch. The RUNNING TEST SHIFT RECYCLE message apĆ
pears. Shifted lines of the character set will print across the full width of the paper (132
characters).
9. To stop the test, press the RUN/STOP switch.
10. Press CLEAR to return the printer to OFFLINE READY.
Examine the print quality. The characters should be correctly formed and of uniform density. If
the test does not run or characters appear malformed, make sure the forms thickness lever is
correctly adjusted for the paper thickness. Contact your authorized Service Representative for
further assistance.