Tally T6215, Maintenance Manual

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Chapter 2. Menu Operations
Introduction
The Test menu contains procedures for calibrating sensors, turning motors on and off, changing
hammer lead time, running various printer tests, etc. These procedures are located in the Config
and Test menus and can be accessed through the Control Panel.
Technical Access Mode
Technical (Tech) Access Mode is provided for the repair technician. It allows you to access
tests, calibration, and diagnostic procedures, unavailable in normal menu operations, for use in
troubleshooting. Once Tech Access is enabled, these menu items appear on the Control Panel
Selections Printout (the Help menu printout).
How To Enter Tech Access Mode
Place the printer Offline. Press Line Feed and Enter simultaneously and hold for 3 seconds.
Release the keys when the alarm sounds and "Tech Access On" displays. At this point, the
printer defaults to the Powerup configuration.
How to Exit Tech Access Mode
There are two methods for leaving Tech Access Mode.
1. Place the printer Offline. Press Line Feed and Enter simultaneously. Release the keys
when the alarm sounds.
OR
2. Cycle power.
Upon leaving Tech Access mode, the printer defaults to the Powerup configuration.
Testing, Troubleshooting and Calibration
The printer is equipped with the following types of Printer Tests, Hex Dumps, and Printer
Information Printouts.
Printer Tests
Printer tests appear in both normal menu operations and in Tech Access Mode. These tests
consist of the following patterns and types:
• ASCII print patterns
• Plot Mode patterns
• Calibration routines
• Electronic hardware tests
Detailed explanations of the print tests follow in the Test Menu section of this chapter.