Diagnostic tools

Diagnostic tests can be run from the control panel to validate the hardware operation.

Scanner tests

The following diagnostic tests are available for the scanner. They can be found in the Troubleshooting menu on the control panel.

Lower lamp: This test turns on the lamp and a “Lower Lamp (scanner) is on” message appears on the control panel. The user must verify that the lamp is on.

Sensors: This tests the ADF Empty, Register, ADF Jam Cover, ADF Output Bin Full, and Flatbed Cover Open sensors. The user must manually activate the sensors to verify them.

ADF input motor: This test turns on the ADF input motor and a “ADF Input Motor is on” message appears on the control panel. The user must verify that the motor is on.

ADF input reverse: This test turns on the ADF input motor and a “ADF Input Motor is on” message appears on the control panel. The user must verify that the motor is on.

Flatbed motor: This test turns on the flatbed motor and a “ADF Output Motor is on” message appears on the control panel. The user must verify that the motor is on.

ADF read motor: This test turns on the ADF read motor and a “ADF Read Motor is on” message appears on the control panel. The user must verify that the motor is on.

ADF read motor reverse: This test turns on the ADF read motor and a “ADF Read Motor is on” message appears on the control panel. The user must verify that the motor is on.

ADF duplex solenoid: This test turns on the ADF duplex solenoid and an “ADF Duplex Solenoid” message appears on the control panel. The user can verify that the solenoid is activated and deactivated by listening for a distinct sound. The solenoid activates once when the “ADF Duplex Solenoid” is touched and it deactivates once when “OK” is touched.

ADF LED indicator: This test turns on the ADF LED indicator and an “ADF LED Indicator” message appears on the control panel. The ADF input LED illuminates when “ADF LED Indicator” is touched, and the ADF input LED is turned off when “OK” is touched. When “OK” is touched the user can hear the ADF motor activating.

Control-panel tests

In addition to the scanner tests in the DIAGNOSTICS menu, the following diagnostic tests are available for the control panel.

LED test

Follow these instructions to test the functionality of the control-panel LEDs.

1.Touch Administration, touch Troubleshooting, and then touch Control Panel.

2.Touch LEDs. The LEDs test turns each LED on and off in order to verify its functionality.

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