Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer User Manual
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TCB CORRUPTED*
No
Task Control Block
Corrupted. Firmware
error on controller board.
Contact your authorized
service representative.
1
TCP PORT BUSY
Yes
Error message reported
by the Printer Manager
when ethernet interface
option is installed. The
network address given in
the printer properties was
reached, but the printer
port is busy.
Refer to the
Printronix
P8000
Maintenance Manual
.
UP DRV. SHORT*
No
Upper Driver Short.
Hammer driver circuits on
the boards shorted to
ground.
Cycle power to see if the
message clears, if not, contact
your authorized service
representative.
1
UPGRADED - REMOVE SPX
Downld code if needed
No
Status message: An SPX
has successfully
upgraded the
security key on the
controller board.
Remove SPX and download
code if needed.
WELD NOT DETECT
See User Manual
No
The cartridge weld was
not detected.
Contact your authorized
service representative.
1
WELD SNSR ERROR
See User Manual
No
The cartridge sensor
could not be calibrated.
1.
Make sure your cartridge
is properly seated.
2.
Contact your authorized
service representative.
1
WELD SNSR MISSING
See User Manual
Yes
The incorrect cartridge
type is being used for the
printer.
1.
Make sure the correct
ribbon cartridge type is
installed.
2.
Make sure the cartridge is
properly seated.
3.
Contact your authorized
service representative.
1
XXXX
CHECKING PATTERN
No
Running power on
memory test.
No action is required.
XXXX
MEMORY FAILURE
No
Memory in bank xxx has
failed. Power on memory
test.
Contact your authorized
service representative.
1
XXXX
WRITING PATTERN
No
Running power on
memory test.
No action is required.
1
Before contacting an authorized service representative, power off the printer, wait 15 seconds, then
power it back on and rerun your print job. If the message reappears, press CLEAR. If the fault message
still displays, then contact your authorized service representative.
Table 23. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII)
Displayed Message
Can User
Correct?
Explanation
Solution
Fault Messages (H-Series with Numerical Prefix)