diagnostics
Twinax Operation
Dialing the diagnostic test number into the “ADDRESS” switch selects the diagnostic routines. Powering up the printer executes them. (See NOTE).
You may change the "ADDRESS" switch while the diagnostic is running (printing) to step to another diagnostic. (See Table 8 )
Table 8 Twinax Diagnostic Tests
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Code Dump Mode (if selected after test 7) |
7Configuration Printout
8Prints one full page in a floating pattern.
9Continuously sends data to itself (loop back test) and monitors the received data for any errors. Prints "LOOP TEST PASSED" or "LOOP TEST FAILED" at approximately ten second intervals. (SEE
CAUTION BEFORE RUNNING DIAGNOSTIC 9.)
caution
Make sure the host twinax cable is not attached to the "Smart T" twinax auto- termination cable, while running diagnostic 9. This will result in system errors and possibly cause a
note
The "Smart T" supplied with the MPI feature must be attached to the MPI for all twinax diagnostics. Remember, it must not be attached to the host System when running diagnostic 9.
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