The Diagnostic Test
Choosing Test Options
Part II: Technical Reference
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3 To test the hard disk, type
Y
and press
Enter
. Otherwise,
type
N
and press
Enter
.
The hard disk test overwrites a portion of the information
stored on the disk. Back up any important files before you test
the hard disk.
The following prompt appears:
Test the printer (Y/N)?
4 Type
Y
to test the printer, or
N
to skip the test, and
press
Enter
.
Before beginning the test, make sure the printer is connected to
the computer, the power is turned on, and the printer is on line.
If you chose to test the printer, the prompt displays:
Compatible with IBM printer (Y/N)?
5 To test an IBM or an IBM-compatible printer, type
Y
and
press
Enter
. To test a non–IBM-compatible printer, type
N
and press
Enter
.
If you choose an IBM printer when your printer is not an IBM
or IBM-compatible printer, the test output will be unintelligi-
ble and may cause the printer to eject multiple blank pages. If
you're not sure about your printer's compatibility, type
N
for a
non–IBM-compatible printer.