Zebra 49834 Manual Do Utilizador
Troubleshooting
Print Engine Diagnostics
57518L-001 Rev. A
3/18/05
170PAX4 Maintenance Manual
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Print Engine Diagnostics
Self tests and other diagnostics provide specific information about the condition of the print
engine. The self tests produce sample printouts and provide specific information that helps
determine the operating conditions for the print engine. The most commonly used are the
Power-On and the CANCEL self tests.
engine. The self tests produce sample printouts and provide specific information that helps
determine the operating conditions for the print engine. The most commonly used are the
Power-On and the CANCEL self tests.
Each self test is enabled by pressing a specific front panel key or combination of keys while
turning the power On (I). Keep the key(s) pressed until the first indicator light turns off. The
selected self test automatically starts at the end of the Power-On Self Test.
turning the power On (I). Keep the key(s) pressed until the first indicator light turns off. The
selected self test automatically starts at the end of the Power-On Self Test.
Power-On Self Test
A Power-On Self Test (POST) is performed each time the print engine is turned ON. During
this test, the front panel lights (LEDs) turn on and off to ensure proper operation. At the end of
this self test, only the POWER LED remains lit. When the Power-On Self Test is complete, the
media is advanced to the proper position.
this test, the front panel lights (LEDs) turn on and off to ensure proper operation. At the end of
this self test, only the POWER LED remains lit. When the Power-On Self Test is complete, the
media is advanced to the proper position.
To initiate the Power-On Self Test, turn ON (I) the print engine using the power switch located
to the side of the front panel. The POWER LED illuminates. The other control panel LEDs and
the LCD monitor the progress and indicate the results of the individual tests. All messages
during the POST display in English; however, if the test fails, the resulting messages cycle
through the international languages as well.
to the side of the front panel. The POWER LED illuminates. The other control panel LEDs and
the LCD monitor the progress and indicate the results of the individual tests. All messages
during the POST display in English; however, if the test fails, the resulting messages cycle
through the international languages as well.
Caution • Full width media should be used when performing self tests. If your media is not
wide enough, the test labels may print on the platen roller and damage it. To prevent this
from happening, check the print width using
wide enough, the test labels may print on the platen roller and damage it. To prevent this
from happening, check the print width using
, and ensure that
the width is correct for the media that you are using.
Note •
• When performing these self tests, do not send data to the print engine from the host.
• If your media is shorter than the label to be printed, the test label continues on the next label.
• When canceling a self test prior to its actual completion, always reset the print engine by
turning the print engine power OFF and then ON.
• If print engine is in applicator mode and the liner is being taken up by the applicator, the
operator must manually remove the labels as they become available.