5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Setting Up the Printer
- 3 Operating the Printer
- 4 The Configuration Menus
- Configuration Overview
- CONFIG. CONTROL
- ACTIVE EMULATION
- EMULATION
- PCL-II Emulation
- LinePrinter Plus Emulations
- Optional Emulations
- PCL-II Emulation
- LinePrinter Plus Emulation
- P-Series Emulation
- Proprinter XL Emulation
- Epson FX Emulation
- IGP/PGL Submenu
- Features
- Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel
- Define CR Code (Carriage Return)
- Define LF Code (Line Feed)
- Autowrap
- Select SFCC
- PI Slew Range
- CR Edit
- Select Font
- Select LPI
- Auto Uppercase
- Skip Command Prefix
- Power On IGP/PGL
- Extended Execute Copy
- UPC Descenders
- Compressed CPI
- Ignore Character
- IGP100 Compatbl.
- Optimized Ratio
- IGP/VGL Emulation
- MAINT / MISC
- HOST INTERFACE
- ETHERNET PARAMETERS
- PRINTER CONTROL
- DIAGNOSTICS
- RIBBONMINDER
- 5 Interfaces
- Overview
- Dataproducts Long Line Interface
- IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
- RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces
- Host System Configuration
- Internal Ethernet Adapter Configuration
- Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for TCP/IP
- Host Software
- Compiling Host Software
- Computer-aided Configuration with ezsetup or npconfig
- Configuration Through the Network with ARP
- Configuration Through the Network with RARP
- Configuration Through the Network with BOOTP
- Restoring Factory Defaults
- Host Configuration
- Direct Printing Without Spooler
- Printing Via the Spooler
- Custom Interface Scripts
- BSD UNIX
- System V UNIX
- npd Pseudo-device Interface
- Other TCP/IP Methods
- Configuring The Internal Ethernet Adapter For Novell
- Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for Windows
- 6 Troubleshooting
- A Printer Specifications
- B Downloading Firmware
- C ASCII Character Set
- D Communication and Trademark Information
Menu
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DIAGNOSTICS
Printer Tests
These tests are used to check the print quality and operation of the
printer.
NOTE: Your authorized service representative will typically run the
tests. They are described in more detail in the
Maintenance
Manual
.
• Shift Recycle. A sliding alphanumeric pattern which identifies
missing or malformed characters, improper vertical alignment, or
vertical compression.
• All E’s. A pattern of all uppercase E’s which identifies missing
characters, misplaced dots, smeared characters, improper phasing
problems, or light/dark character variations.
DIAGNOSTICS
(from page 69)
Printer Tests
Test Width
Paper Out
Dots
System
Memory
Print Statistics
Shift Recycle*
All E’s
E’s + TOF
All H’s
All Underlines
All Black
Shuttle Slow
Shuttle Fast
Shuttle Only
Phase Printer
217* (500 lpm)
123* (1000 lpm)
62* (1500 lpm)
1 to 2000
Paperout Adj.
Burnin Test
Print Error Log
Clear Error Log
E-net Test Page
1
Full Width*
80 columns
40 dots*
(4-76)
X Megabytes On: X.X hrs.
Print: X.X hrs.
Print Strokes
Print Lines
11 inch Pages
* = Factory Default
1
If Ethernet adapter is present.