Diagnostics menu, Printer tests – Printronix P7000 Cartridge Ribbon Printer User Manual
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DIAGNOSTICS Menu
Printer Tests
These tests are used to check the print quality and operation of the printer.
NOTE:
Your authorized service representative will typically run the tests.
They are described in more detail in the
Maintenance Manual
.
•
Shift Recycle
. A sliding alphanumeric pattern which identifies missing or
malformed characters, improper vertical alignment, or vertical
compression.
•
All E's
. A pattern of all uppercase E's which identifies missing characters,
misplaced dots, smeared characters, improper phasing problems, or light/
dark character variations.
•
E's + TOF
. A pattern of all E's followed by a form feed to the next page
top-of-form, which identifies paper motion or feeding problems.
Printer Tests
Shift Recycle*
All E’s
E’s + TOF
All H’s
All Underlines
All Black
Shuttle Slow
Shuttle Fast
Shuttle Only
Phase Printer
Paperout Adj.
Burnin Test
Print Error Log
3
Clear Error Log
3
Adapter Test
1
Ethernet Test
6
Acoustics
2
Demo
Dice 5
Prnt Ribbon Log
Checker
Full Width*
80 col.
40 dots*
(4-76)
76 dots *,
5
(40 - 112)
5
32 Megabytes
* = Factory Default
1
If Ethernet adapter is present
2
Not available in PCL-II or LG
3
Not available in LG
4
If a Feature File exists.
5
Values for OpenPrint P7000 HD printers.
6
If the network is enabled.
Test Width
Paper Out
Dots
System
Memory
On: x.x Hrs.
Print: x.x Hrs
Print Strokes:
xxxxxx
Print Lines:
xxxxxx
11 inch Pages:
xxx
Statistics
SW P/N + Ver
Software
Build
P/N of File
Feature
File
4
xxxx
Shuttle
Type
DIAGNOSTICS
(from page 65,
DIAGNOSTICS Menu