3.1.3 Service ChecksAfter Repair
Before returning the printer after service, use the check list in Table 3-3, which provides a record to make
servicing and shippingmore efficient.
Table 3-3. Inspection CheckList for the Repaired Printer
Category Component Item to Check Is Check Required?
Printer
units Printhead Are any wires broken? Checked Not necessary
^Are anywires worn out? Checked Not necessary
^Carriage
mechanism Does the carriage move smoothly?
Movement noisy Mechanism dirty
Mechanism oily
Checked Not necessary
^Is the CR motor atthe
correct temperature (not overheating) Checked Not necessary
^Paper
advance
mechanism
Is paperadvancing smoothly?
Movement noisy Mechanism dirty
Mechanism oily
Checked Not necessary
^Is the paperfeed motor running
at the correct temperature (not
overheating)
Checked Not necessary
^
Paper path Isthe
type
of paper in the printer
feeding smoothly? Checked Not necessary
Is the tractor feedingthe paper
correctly? Checked Not necessary
Is the paperpath clear of all
obstructions? Checked Not necessary
Is the platenfree of damage? Checked Not necessary
Ribbon
mask Is the ribbonmask free of distortion? Checked Not necessary
Self-test Was the self-test successful? Checked Not necessary
On-line test Wasthe on-line test successful? Checked Not necessary
Adjustment
Printhead
printing Is the platengap adjusted correctly? Checked Not necessary
Is the bidirectional print position
adjusted correctly? Checked Not necessary
Default
settings Have user-changeable settings been
reset to the defaultvalues? Checked Not necessary
System
upgrade
ROM
version ROM version ________. Checked Not necessary
Shipment Has the ribbonbeen removed? Checked Not necessary
Have all relevant parts beenincluded
in the shipment? Checked Not necessary
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