GETTING STARTED
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Printer Self-Test The printer performs many self-diagnostics each time power is turned on. If
you wish to perform an actual printing test, use the following steps.
1. Make sure the printer is powered on with ribbon and paper loaded.
2. Take the printer off line (the ONLINE indicator will not be lit).
3. Press the SETUP button four times to display TEST MENU on the
front panel.
4. Press either of the FUNCTION buttons until Test Mode is displayed
on the top line.
5. Press either of the VALUE buttons until Barber Pole is displayed
on the bottom line.
6. Press the ONLINE button.
7. The printer will now exit Setup and begin printing a rotating character
pattern. To stop or restart printing the test pattern, press the ONLINE
button.
8. To take the printer out of the test mode, stop the test by pressing the
ONLINE button.
9. Press the SETUP button four times to display TEST MENU.
10. Press either of the FUNCTION buttons until Test Mode is
displayed on the top line.
11. Press either of the VALUE buttons until Off is displayed on the
bottom line.
12. Press the ONLINE button.