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Overview of the chapter, listing fault messages, symptoms, and troubleshooting procedures for printer malfunctions.
Quick reference for troubleshooting printer malfunctions, guiding users to specific sections.
Information regarding electrical safety inspections and potential hazards.
Guidance on avoiding personal risk during lightning storms when interacting with communication ports.
Guide for identifying possible unsafe conditions in the printer during safety inspections.
Procedure for inspecting the printer's top cover and cabinet doors for damage or wear.
Inspection steps for the printer's shuttle cover and paper guide assembly.
Checks for the integrity of the printer's safety ground path circuit.
Explains the manual's scope and intended audience: trained service personnel only.
Guidance on procedures for replacing printer parts, emphasizing reading the entire procedure first.
Details on the Infoprint 6500 line matrix printer family, including models and speeds.
Details the functions of the printer's operator panel keys and indicators.
Overview of the chapter, listing fault messages, symptoms, and troubleshooting procedures for printer malfunctions.
Quick reference for troubleshooting printer malfunctions, guiding users to specific sections.
Describes printer conditions shown on the LCD and actions to clear messages.
User-accessible diagnostic print tests to check print quality and basic printer operation.
Maintenance tools for troubleshooting and adjustment procedures, not available to users.
System-level diagnostic access for manufacturing and maintenance personnel.
Displays the amount of RAM installed in the printer.
Shows the cumulative time in hours the printer has been powered on.
Procedure for a power shutdown and restart that runs all initialization and diagnostic routines.
Guidance on configuring new printers and ensuring compatibility with host systems.
Details the process of installing and detecting ribbons using the RibbonMinder software.
Explains the printer's log of depleted ribbons and identification codes.
Procedure for reprogramming the security key on the PSA3 controller board using an SPX module.
Lists components and assemblies with their corresponding page numbers and figure references.
Diagram showing the electrical connections between printer components.
Illustrates the power flow to various components within the printer.
Detailed diagram of the PSA3 controller board and its connectors.
Lists the tools and materials required for printer servicing.
Essential steps to safely prepare the printer before performing maintenance procedures.
Steps to follow after servicing to ensure the printer returns to normal operation.
An index of removal, installation, and adjustment procedures covered in the manual.
General guidance on periodic cleaning of the printer for optimal performance.
Steps for cleaning the external enclosure of the printer with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Procedure for cleaning internal printer components using a soft brush and vacuum.
Covers the installation and configuration procedures for the Infoprint 6500 printer.
Details the installation and functionality of the Ethernet LAN option (NIC).
Provides solutions for common IPDS communication failures with the Ethernet interface.
Overview of the SureStak Power Stacker option for high-speed printers.
Instructions on operating the power stacker, including component identification.
Details the location and function of the power stacker's operator panel and keys.
Procedure for loading paper and initiating the power stacker operation.
Troubleshooting guide for common power stacker issues like paper jams and motor failures.
Details on ribbon life based on IBM tests and ordering information.
Guidelines for paper types, sizes, thickness, and paper drive characteristics.
Physical specifications including height, width, depth, and weight for cabinet and pedestal models.
Operating and storage conditions for temperature and relative humidity.
Power requirements including voltage, frequency, amperes, and wattage.
Overview of supported interface types, logic levels, and data formats.
Information on data cable requirements and ordering for ASCII, AS/400, and other interfaces.
Nominal print rates for text and graphic images based on dot density.
Conversion factors for length measurements between metric and imperial units.
Conversion factors for torque and force measurements.