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4-2 Service Tests
HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers
Introduction
This chapter explains how to use the builtĆin Service Tests (Diagnostics) and
what to do if the tests fail. If possible, always perform a Service Test on the
component that you are about to replace, just to make sure that is the
component that has failed. If the test on that component passes, there is no
need to replace it.
PowerĆOn
The Printers automatically perform a series of internal self tests and mechanical
initialization sequences whenever the user switches the Printer on. If a failure
occurs, an error is indicated on the frontĆpanel LEDs. You can perform a failure
analysis by interpreting the LED error code. (Details ' Chapter 2.)
Self Test and Normal Initialization
The powerĆon self test and initialization procedure does the following:
1 Initializes the servo processor.
2 Initializes the main processor.
3 Tests communication between the main processor and the servo processor.
4 Tests the EEROM checksum.
5 Tests the servoĆprocessor transfer buffer and interrupt tracking.
6 Tests the ROM checksum.
7 Causes the main processor to initialize certain firmware modules.
8 Performs a subset of the electrical service test.
9 Checks the cover sensor.
If the cover is open, nothing further happens until you close it.
10 Initializes the carriage axis (YĆaxis).
11 Uses the mark encoder to check the start of the drive roller.
12 Ejects any loaded sheet.
Does not eject roll media if loaded.
13 Checks the media sensor.
14 Sets the Printer to accept media.