Chapter 2 Install Basic Components

Power On the Printer

Following are instructions for powering on the printer after you have installed the ribbon and loaded paper.

Figure 36. The Power Switch

1.When you start this procedure, verify that paper and ribbon are installed, the forms thickness lever is lowered, and the tractor doors are closed. This prevents a “LOAD PAPER” or “CLOSE PLATEN” error message from displaying after the printer is powered on.

2.Set the power switch to the ON position (Figure 36). The printer initializes and runs several self-tests. The messages “TESTING HARDWARE / PLEASE WAIT” and “DIAGNOSTICS / PASSED” will each display briefly. When the self-tests complete and the software has initialized successfully, the message “ONLINE / LG” appears on the message display.

If the status indicator flashes and a fault message displays, this indicates a fault condition; refer to the fault messages section in Chapter 6, “Routine Service and Diagnostics.”

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Compaq P5000 Series setup guide Power On the Printer, Power Switch