Personality SIMM (PostScript)
A personality (printer language) SIMM installation can be verified as outlined below (a PostScript SIMM is used in this example).
N o t e | For the LaserJet 5/5M/5N, the On Line key has |
| been replaced by the Go key. The Enter key has |
| been replaced by the Select key. |
1 | Plug in the power cord and turn ON the printer. |
2 | After a few seconds, the on line indicator should light and 00 |
| READY should appear in the control panel display. If an error |
| message appears, refer to “Troubleshooting a SIMM Board” |
| following. |
3 | Press [On Line to take the printer off line. |
4 | Press [Menu] until JOB MENU appears in the control panel |
| display. |
5 | Press [Item] until PERSONALITY=AUTO*, the default, appears in |
| the control panel display. |
6 | Press [+] until PERSONALITY=PS appears in the display. This |
| indicates that your printer recognizes that PostScript is |
| installed. If PERSONALITY=PS does not appear, check the |
| SIMM installation. |
7 | Press [On Line] to return the printer on line. |