Aha ... so <-P<- becomes VPR. Well, VPR is the name of the top board. The other display is obviously a corruption (could just be a bad connection somewhere - how about at the display?).

As I've run out of ideas, here's a final shot:- somehow (perhaps by pressing some sort of random key-press sequence) you have stumbled across an undocumented mode (that is, "Designer Mode").

What is the condition of the unit (inside)? Clean, or not so clean?

I would try cleaning where needed, and re-seating all boards and connectors.

I don't suppose you have access to another of these printers?

Good Luck (and fingers crossed).


If you don't inspect ... don't expect.