[Coladam] Latest update on the display/printer saga

[geoffrey oltmans]

If memory serves (and maybe someone can validate). There is a way to put the 
printer into self test mode while shorting out a pin on the circuit board while 
powering it up. It'll print every character on the print wheel over and over 
when you do. Can't remember where exactly you do that.

When you pull the system reset, does the print head return to the home position 
and advance the roller?




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From: Justin Salvato <justin76here at hotmail.com>
To: coladam at adamcon.org
Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 3:31:32 PM
Subject: [Coladam] Latest update on the display/printer saga

I opened up the first printer, the one giving me display problems, but could 
print.  I took some compressed air to it.  Made some observations: 1) some 
screws were missing 2) the wires & components are slightly different than the 
2nd printer.  3) a shield that was blocking the daisy wheel/print mechanism  in 
the 2nd printer, was not present in this one.

Well, ever since I put it back together, does display hasn’t screwed up on me. A 
Christmas miracle perhaps?  I dunno.  


However, my second ADAM is pretty much useless, but if I ever get around to 
learning electronics, I’d like to repair it.

Justin
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