Printek 8000 - Manual (Page 23)

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PRINTER SELF-TEST
The printer performs many self diagnostics each time power is turned on. If
you wish to perform an actual printing test, use the following steps.
1. Make sure the printer is powered on with ribbon and paper loaded.
2. Take the printer off line (the ONLINE indicator will be flashing red).
3. Press the SETUP/MENU button four times to display TEST MENU on
the front panel.
4. Press either of the ITEM buttons until Test Mode is displayed on the
top line.
5. Press either of the VALUE buttons until Barber Pole is displayed on
the bottom line.
6. Press the ONLINE button.
7. The printer will now exit Setup and begin printing a rotating
character pattern. To stop or restart printing the test pattern, press the
ONLINE button.
8. To take the printer out of the test mode, stop the test by pressing the
ONLINE button.
9. Press the SETUP/MENU button four times to display TEST MENU .
10.Press either of the ITEM buttons until Test Mode is displayed on the
top line.
11.Press either of the VALUE buttons until Off is displayed on the bottom
line.
12.Press the ONLINE button.