Chapter 7 – Printronix P7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer User Manual

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Diagnosing Problems

411:PARITY ERROR

Yes

The printed output may
contain a random ?
(question mark) characters.

Check your printer serial
interface parameter settings; if
necessary, adjust them so that
they match the settings of the
attached host.

414:RIBBON STALL

Yes

The controller board does
not detect ribbon movement.

Check the ribbon path for jams.
Turn the Ribbon Tension Knob
clockwise a few rotations. If
necessary, install a new ribbon.

415:SHUTTLE JAM

Yes

No shuttle movement or
shuttle moving at the wrong
speed.

Check for obstruction to shuttle,
a twisted ribbon, or platen lever
closed too tightly. If fault source
is not apparent, contact your
authorized service

representative.

1

416:STACKER FULL

Yes

Status message: the power
paper stacker is full of paper.

Unload the stacker. If fault
persists, contact your authorized

service representative.

1

417:STACKER JAM

Yes

This message is triggered if
there is paper inside the
throat of the stacker
elevator, but the elevator is
not moving.

1. Open the cabinet rear door
and check for obstructions
preventing elevator movement.
Remove any obstructions.
2. Run the print job again. If the
message appears again, contact
your authorized service

representative.

1

418:RBN INK LOW
Change RBN Soon

Yes

Status message indicating
the Integrated Print
Management System is
enabled and ribbon ink level
is 2%.

Install a new ribbon.

419:RBN INK OUT*
Install New RBN

Yes

Integrated Print
Management System
software has determined
that the ribbon is out of ink.

Install a new ribbon.

420:EXC RBN WEAR
Install New RBN

Yes

Status message that
displays when ribbon
reaches end of life, whether
the Integrated Print
Management System is
enabled or not.

Install a new ribbon.

Table 10. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table

Displayed Message

Can User

Correct?

Explanation

Solution

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