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Printer, Diskette drive – Compaq AP500 User Manual

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Diagnostic Tools

Printer

Table 4-16

Parallel Printer Test Error Codes

Error Code

Description

Recommended Action

401-xx

Printer failed or is not connected.

The following steps apply to 401-xx through 403-xx:

1. Connect the printer.

402-xx

Printer port test failed.

2. Check power to the printer.

403-xx

Printer pattern test failed.

3. Install the loop-back connector and retest.

4. Replace system board and retest.

Diskette Drive

Table 4-17

Diskette Drive Test Error Codes

Error Code

Description

Recommended Action

600-xx

Diskette ID drive types test failed.

The following steps apply to error codes 600-xx
through 698-xx:

601-xx

Diskette format failed.

1. Replace the diskette media and retest.

602-xx

Diskette read test failed.

2. Check and/or replace the diskette power and signal

cables and retest.

603-xx

Diskette write, read, compare test failed.

3. Replace the diskette drive and retest.

604-xx

Diskette random seek test failed.

4. Replace the system board and retest.

605-xx

Diskette ID media test failed.

606-xx

Diskette speed test failed.

609-xx

Diskette reset controller failed.

610-xx

Diskette change line test failed.

697-xx

Diskette type error

698-xx

Diskette drive speed is not within limits.

699-xx

Diskette drive/media error

1. Replace media.

2. Run Computer Setup and Computer Checkup.