Service Diagnostics Tests
If a jumper is installed between test points TP1 and TP2 on the main logic board
when the power is turned ON, the printer will repeatedly perform the following
series of tests. TP1 and TP2 are located in the upper right area of the Main Logic
Board.
1. PAUSE Key Test - When the PAUSE Key is pressed, the Pause Light is turned
ON.
2. FEED Key Test - When the FEED Key is pressed, the step motor and ribbon take
up motors will be activated and deactivated and the DARKEN Light will turn ON.
3. CANCEL Key Test - When the CANCEL Key is pressed, the POSITION Light
will turn ON.
4. MODE Key Test - When the MODE Key is pressed, the CALIBRATE Light
turns ON.
5. Head Sensor Test - When the head is open, the PRINTHEAD Light is turned ON.
6. Media Sensor Test - When no media is detected, the PAPER/RIBBON Light is
turned ON.
7. Ribbon Sensor Test - When no ribbon is detected, the PAPER/RIBBON Light
Flashes.
8. Take Label Sensor Test - When a label is detected, the POSITION Light is
turned ON.
9. Rewind Full Test - When the rewind spindle full sensor is activated, the
CALIBRATE Light Flashes.
Stripe Maintenance Manual: Volume 1 Printer Diagnostics
44868L Page 3-11
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