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7. Turn the cartridge ribbon advance knob (marked by an arrow on the
cartridge) clockwise to remove slack from the ribbon.
8. Replace the printer cover.
Connect the QCP or QCHSP to the Quick Check
1. Press the printer power switch to the Off (down left) position.
2. Plug the transformer into an outlet.
3. Plug the interface cable into the socket on the side of the Quick Check.
4. Connect the 12-pin connector of the interface cable into the rear of the
printer. Secure the connector by tightening the screws on each side of the
connector.
Press the power switch to the On (center) position. The red LED lights and a
Ready message appear which indicates the printer’s build-in microprocessor has
verified its internal operation prints.
Perform a QCP or QCHSP self-test:
The self-test tests the print head and ribbon.
1. Ensure the power switch is in the Off (down left) position and there is paper
in the printer.
2. Plug the power source into the printer.
3. Press and hold the power switch in the Paper Feed (down right) position
until the LED lights and the printer starts to operate.
4. Release the power switch, The printer performs the self-test and prints its full
set of character.
Troubleshooting the QCP or QCHSP
Having the incorrect printer interface configuration setting for the type of printer
you are using may cause printing difficulties. Set the QCP to Std and the QCHSP
to HSP.
If you use the printer infrequently, the print impression sometimes becomes weak
because the ribbon dries out. If the printed material is difficult to read and you
suspect this is the cause of the problem, advance to a properly inked portion of
the ribbon by pressing the power switch into the Paper Feed position.
The QCSSP is shown in Figure 10-6.