Yuasa MDX-617, Instruction Manual

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Printer Troubleshooting

If the tester is not connected to a 12-volt battery with at least 11.5 volts of power 

or the paper sensor does not detect paper in the compartment during the print 

process, the tester displays one of error messages described in the table:

Error Message

Interpretation

PRINTER OUT OF PAPER 

REPLACE WITH THERMAL 

PRINTER PAPER. 

2.5 IN. DIA. MAX 

2.25 IN. WIDE MAX

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  Verify that the paper is inserted correctly.

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  Insert a new roll of paper. 

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  Verify that the paper sensor is clean and undamaged

BATTERY POWER TOO 

LOW TO USE PRINTER. 

CONNECT TO FULLY 

CHARGED BATTERY. 

11.50 V TO 16.00 V

To print, the tester must be properly connected to a 

vehicle battery having at least 9 volts. 

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  Connect to a vehicle battery with enough voltage to 

enable printing. 

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  Make sure that the clamps are connected properly: 

red clamp to the positive (+) terminal and the black 

clamp to the negative (-) terminal. 

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  Check that both sides of the clamps are making con-

tact with the terminals. 

PRINTER DOOR OPEN 

CLOSE DOOR AND TRY 

TO PRINT AGAIN

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  Check that the door covering the printer paper is 

properly closed and latched.

Troubleshooting the Display

If the display does not turn on:

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Check the connection to the vehicle battery.

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The vehicle battery may be too low (below 1 volt) to power the analyzer. 

Fully charge the battery and retest. 

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The  analyzer’s  AA  batteries  may  need  to  be  replaced.  (alkaline  recom

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mended).

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If the analyzer does not power on when you press and hold the 

MENU

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ton, replace the AA batteries.

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