NAVIGATION AND
COMMUNICATION
AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
2-18-24
Page
8
Code
01
MARCH 30, 2001
ACARS PRINTER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
The ACARS may be optionally equipped with a Printer. The Printer will
provide a hard copy printout of data collected by the ACARS including
uplinked printer messages. For additional information on functions and
operations, refer to the manufacturer’s manual.
1 - PAPER ADVANCE
− When pressed, advances paper.
2 - SELF-TEST
− When pressed, produces a test pattern, comprising full
character complement of printer, and activates both external
aural/visual alert functions. If button is pressed and held, printer
will successively print 40-, 60-, 80-column test patterns.
Otherwise, each time button is pressed printer will print next test
pattern in sequence.
3 - POWER ON
− A green light indicator illuminates when power is on.
4 - ALERT RESET
− Will reset the aural/visual alert function and causes Printer Busy
indicator to go out.
5 - PRINTER BUSY
− An amber indicator illuminates upon receipt of first text
character and will remain on until the paper has advanced three
lines beyond tear-off edge. The indicator will flash continuously
after paper advance until the reset button is depressed.
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