Texas Instruments TravelMate 2000 - Manual (Page 150)

Diagnostics
Printer
This test checks the operation of the printer, if one is connected. After selecting the test, the printer submenu
is displayed on the screen with the following categories:
Sense Printer Status Check - The printer status signals are checked and displayed. The following status
categories are checked:
Bsy checks the printer busy signal
Ack checks that the printer can handshake with the main unit
Pe checks that the paper is set
Sel shows when the printer is online
Ioe checks that the printer's mechanical components are OK
An asterisk is displayed below a category when its check completes normally.
All Characters Print Check - Test printing will not start until the six status categories in the status check all
show an asterisk (below the category). If a hardware malfunction is detected, an asterisk will not appear
below the corresponding category. In this case, you will not be able to do a test print. Make a note of the
error message, and contact your dealer.
Once all categories contain asterisks, press any key. The system returns to the menu. Try the print check. A
test pattern should print.
E-6 Diagnostics