Troubleshooting, Power On Self Test | Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM

Troubleshooting

Power On Self Test

A Power On Self Test (POST) is performed each time the printer is turned ON. During this test, the front panel lights (LEDs) will turn ON and OFF to ensure proper operation. At the end of this self test, only the POWER LED will remain lit. Once the Power On Self Test is complete, the media is advanced to the proper resting position, as determined by the programmed Media Feed setting.

To initiate the Power On Self Test, turn the printer ON using the power switch on the control panel. The POWER LED will go ON. The other control panel LEDs and the LCD monitor the progress and indicate the results of the individual tests. All displayed prompts occur in English; however when a test fails, the prompt will also rotate through the international languages.

The normal self test sequence, which occurs each time the printer is turned on, is as follows:

1.			All lights turn on simultaneously and then turn off in
			sequence through the following steps.
2.			SRAM functionality test performed.
2.	SRAM Test		SRAM functionality test performed.
	SRAM Test




3.			Option ROM functionality test performed. The
3.	Option ROM Test		Option ROM functionality test performed. The
	Option ROM Test		words “Not Installed” will be added to the display if
			words “Not Installed” will be added to the display if
			optional ROM is not used.



4.			Printhead is checked for proper operation.
4.	Printhead Test		Printhead is checked for proper operation.
	Printhead Test




5.			Processor functionality test performed. The word
5.	Processor Test		Processor functionality test performed. The word
	Processor Test		“Failed” will be added to the display if the test fails.
			“Failed” will be added to the display if the test fails.



6.			E-cubed functionality test performed. The word
6.	E-Cubed Test		E-cubed functionality test performed. The word
	E-Cubed Test		“Failed” will be added to the display if the test fails.
			“Failed” will be added to the display if the test fails.



7.			EEPROM/PROM functionality test performed. The
7.	EEPROM Test		EEPROM/PROM functionality test performed. The
	EEPROM Test		word “Failed” will be added to the display if the test
			word “Failed” will be added to the display if the test
			fails.



8.			Optional PCMCIA Memory Card functionality test
8.	Memory Card Test		Optional PCMCIA Memory Card functionality test
	Memory Card Test		performed. The words “Not Installed” will be added
			performed. The words “Not Installed” will be added
			to the display if no card is present.



9.			Depending on how the ^MF ( Media Feed)
			instruction is set, the printer will feed to the first web
			or label length, calibrate ribbon and media sensors,
			or set label length and feed one or more labels.

10			Printer is ready for operation. Refer to
10	PRINTER READY		Printer is ready for operation. Refer to
.	PRINTER READY		“Configuration and Calibration” to set specific
.	x.x MB	VXX.X.X	“Configuration and Calibration” to set specific
	x.x MB	VXX.X.X	parameters. Designate prompt language with the


			^KL command or from the menu.

170PAX2-Series User’s Guide

170PAX2TM specifications

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