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Printronix P7000 Cartridge Ribbon Printer User Manual

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Fault Messages

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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

HAM. COIL OPEN*

No

Hammer Coil Open.
Electrical malfunction of
one or more hammer
coils.

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 SHORT*

See User Manual

No

Electrical malfunction of
one or more hammer
coils.

Contact your authorized service

representative.

1

HB NOT INSTALLD*

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

Sensors 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

ILL INST ACCSS*

No

Illegal Instruction
Accessed. Firmware
error on the controller
board.

Contact your authorized service

representative.

1

Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table

Displayed Message

Can User

Correct?

Explanation

Solution