Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer - Manual (Page 300)

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Chapter 8 Fault Messages (ASCII in Alphabetical Order)
Half Speed Mode
No Status message: The
controller samples the
operating temperature of
key components of the
print mechanism. When
higher than normal
temperatures are sensed,
the print speed is
automatically reduced by
50% and the message
sent the LCD. When the
components cool down,
the print speed returns to
100% and the message
clears. No action is required. If the
message appears often,
contact your authorized
service representative.
1
HAMMER COIL BAD*
#, #, #, ...etc
No Hammer coil # failed
current test at power up. Contact your authorized
service representative. 1
HAMMER DRIVER
CIRCUIT BAD*
No Driver Circuit Bad. The
hammer coil count test
failed. Contact your authorized
service representative.
1
HAMMERBANK NOT
INSTALLED* No Hammer Bank Not
Installed. Self-test
routines do not detect
hammer coils at printer
start-up. Contact your authorized
service representative.
1
HMR BANK FAN FLT Yes Sensor cannot detect
current in fan circuit. Check that fan cable is
connected. Check for
obstruction of vents and fan
airway; remove any
obstructions. Check for items
beneath the printer blocking
cabinet vents. Power back on
the printer. If this message
recurs, contact your
authorized service
representative.
1
ILL EXT BUS ACC* No Illegal External Bus
Access. Firmware error
on the controller board. Contact your authorized
service representative.
1
Table 23. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII)
Displayed Message
Can User
Correct?
Explanation Solution