Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer | 7156 Setup and User’s Guide |
Testing the Printer
Test the receipt station using the simple tests described here. Additional tests are described in the “Diagnostics” chapter in the Owner's Guide. The tests print data about the printer's configuration which is useful to a service representative if there is a problem. The tests also print the character sets and cut the paper. The tests continue until you stop them. Several feet of paper can be used to print one pass.
Running the Print Test by Power Cycling the Printer
1.Press the On Line button (or plunger) to put the printer
Use a paper clip or other pointed object to depress the plunger on models with that item. The On Line light (green) goes off.
2.Press and hold down the Paper Feed button, then press the On Line button (or plunger) to begin the test.
3.Let go of the Paper Feed button once the printing begins.
The printer prints the data and character sets until you stop it (see the sample).
4.To stop the test, press the Paper Feed button.
The printer is ready to receive and print data from the host computer.
Running the Print Test by Opening and Closing the Cover
1.Press the On Line button (or plunger) to put the printer
Use a paper clip or other pointed object to depress the plunger on models with that item. The On Line light (green) goes off.
2.Open the receipt cover by pulling up on the front left side of the cover.
The Paper Status light (red) comes on indicating the receipt cover is open and that the printer cannot receive or print data (not that the paper is out).
3.Press and hold down the Paper Feed button while closing the receipt cover.
4.Let go of the Paper Feed button once the printing begins.
The printer prints the data and character sets until you stop it (see the sample).
5.To stop the test, press the Paper Feed button.
The printer is ready to receive and print data from the host computer.
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