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3.9 Printer Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics
3.9 Printer Test
To execute the Printer Test, select 6 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and
follow the directions on the screen. The Printer Test contains subtests that test the output of
the printer connected to the computer. The following messages will appear after selecting the
Printer Test from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU. Move the highlight bar to the subtest
you want to execute and press Enter.
SUB-TEST MENU:
01-Ripple pattern
02-Function
03-Wrap around
99-Exit to DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU
NOTE: An IBM compatible printer must be connected to the system to execute this test.
The following message will appear when the sub test is selected:
channel#1 = XXXXh
channel#2 = XXXXh
channel#3 = XXXXh
Select the channel number (1-3) ?
The printer I/O port address is specified by the XXXXh number. The computer supports
three printer channels. Select the printer channel number, and press Enter to execute the
selected subtest.
Subtest 01 Ripple Pattern
This subtest prints characters for codes 20h through 7Eh line-by-line while
shifting one character to the left at the beginning of each new line.
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