Tally Genicom 5040 Manual Do Utilizador

The display remains dark
The printer is switched on, but noth-
ing happens (nothing is displayed, 
no noise).

Switch off the printer and proceed as follows:

Check that the power plug is correctly connected to the socket 
on the printer.

Check that the power plug is seated properly in the wall socket.

Switch on the printer again. If the printer is now connected cor-
rectly, the printer initializes and text is shown on the display.

If these steps do not eliminate the fault:

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Replace the power cord and repeat step 3.

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Check that power flows at the socket e.g. using a desk lamp, if 
necessary use a different socket and repeat step 3.

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Contact your dealer if the printer cannot be powered up.

Check that the printer is Online. If the displays shows Stop, 
then press the key Online. Try to print again.

Check the connection from the printer to the computer (inter-
face cable):

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Check that the interface cable is properly connected to the com-
puter and to the printer.

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Check that it is the correct interface cable for your printer. Infor-
mation on the interface is located in the section 

, page 8, and in chapter 

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Check that the printer is properly adapted to the computer (con-
figured). Refer to section The control panel (page 29). Check 
the parameter set in the menu under 

, page 60, 

and if necessary correct it.

Check whether the printer is working properly. To do this, print 
out a copy of the menu; see 

Check that the top cover is closed.

Check that paper is inserted and loaded. Refer to the chapter