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3. Diagnostic Aids

The printer contains self tests to help find and solve problems. You do not need to connect the printer to a computer or terminal to run these tests.

Types of self tests are:

Power-On Self Test (POST)

Print Test

Hex Trace Mode (a computer or terminal is necessary)

The following are special machine modes that run when the printer is turned off and then back on:

Turn Printer On While Pressing

Results

 

 

LineFeed

Prints print test with sample fonts.

 

 

Tractor

Sets printer in Hex Trace mode.

 

 

Load/Unload & Tractor

Disables/Enables Operator Panel

 

Lockout Mode.

 

 

Tearoff &Tractor with the

Resets the printer to the World Trade

printhead at the left limit

defaults.

 

 

Tearoff & Load/Unload with the

Resets the printer to the U. S. defaults.

printhead at the left limit

 

 

 

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Lexmark 24XX-100 manual Diagnostic Aids, Turn Printer On While Pressing Results