Printronix P7000 Cartridge Ribbon Printer User Manual
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Fault Messages
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<Online, etc...>
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