Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer - Manual (Page 293)

Printing a Hex Dump
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BUFFER OVERRUN Yes The print buffer has
overflowed on a serial
interface. The printed
output may contain
random * (asterisk)
characters. Make a
configuration printout. Verify that the printer matches
the host serial interface
configuration settings for Data
Protocol, Baud Rate, Data
Bits, Stop Bits, Parity, Data
Terminal Ready, and Request
to Send. Set printer serial
interface parameters to match
those of the host.
CARTRIDGE AT
END POINT
Change Cart
Yes Integrated Print
Management System
software has determined
that the cartridge ribbon
is out of ink. Install a new cartridge.
CLEAR PAPER JAM Yes No paper motion. Clear jam and reload paper. If
this message recurs, contact
your authorized service
representative.
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CLEARING PROGRAM
FROM FLASH No Status message:
emulation software
successfully loaded into
printer RAM and the
checksum matched. The
old program is now being
deleted from flash
memory. No action is required.
CLOSE PLATEN Yes The platen lever is open. Close the platen lever.
COIL HOT ERR 1
COIL HOT ERR 2
No One or more hammer
coils are overheating. Contact your authorized
service representative.
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COIL TEMP FAIL Yes The coil temperature was
never set or the attempt
to set it did not result in
correct numbers. Allow printer to cool
completely, then set coil
temperature. If message
continues to display, contact
your authorized service
representative.
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CARTRIDGE CONNECTION
ERROR
See User Manual No The hardware cannot
communicate properly
with the cartridge. 1. Make sure the ribbon
cartridge is seated
properly.
2. Remove and replace the
ribbon cartridge if
necessary.
3. Contact your authorized
service representative.
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Table 23. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII)
Displayed Message
Can User
Correct?
Explanation Solution
Fault Messages (ASCII in Alphabetical Order)