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Test the printer, Chapter 2 – Compaq P5000 Series User Manual

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Chapter

2

Install Basic Components

Test the Printer

Table 3. Printer Test Procedure

Step

Key

Result

Notes

1.

Make sure that the printer top cover is open and the forms thickness lever is lowered.

2.

The printer must be off line for
testing.

3.

Allows you to make configuration
changes.

4.

5.

6.

7.

The printer outputs a sliding
alphabet pattern.

8.

Stops test.

9.

Locks the configuration
parameters.

10.

Moves the printer out of the
menus to offline.

11.

Examine the print quality. The characters should be fully formed and of uniform
density. If the test does not run or characters appear malformed, contact your
authorized customer service engineer.

12.

If the print quality is good, close the printer cover; press ONLINE to enable printing. To
select an emulation and configure the printer with the control panel, go to Chapter 3.

ONLINE

OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL

+

ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED

OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL

UNTIL

OFFLINE
DIAGNOSTICS

DIAGNOSTICS
Printer Tests

Printer Tests
Shift Recycle*

R/S

Printer Tests
Shift Recycle*

R/S

Printer Tests
Shift Recycle*

+

ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED

CLEAR

OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL