Printer Problem Chart - IBM 5150 Manual To Operations

Printer Problem Chart
Partial or
No Printing
Is the ribbon new
and installed
properly?
NO-Correct and
retry.
YES- Disconnect
Printer cable and
run Self-test.
Does the printout
look like it
should?
NO-Have Printer
and cable serviced.
YES- Reconnect
cable and go to
"Error Messages"
column.
Beeps and Forms
Are the forms
installed and
feeding properly?
NO-Check the
list below for
common
problems.
l. Forms feed
path is not
straight.
2. Obstructions
in forms path.
3. Tractors
adjusted
properly.
If problem is not
listed have Printer
serviced.
If forms are
installed properly
and Printer beeps
con tin uously ,
have Printer and
cable serviced.
Error Messages
Is Printer cabled
properly and secure?
NO-Correct and
retry.
YES-Run
Diagnostic aids and
record any error
message.
Did you see error
199,432,901,or
1401?
NO- Recheck your
software program. If
no error exists have
System Unit and
cable serviced.
YES - Disconnect
Printer cable and rerun
Diagnostic aids.
Did you see the same
error message?
NO-Have Printer and
cable serviced.
YES-Have System
Unit and cable serviced.
PDPs 4-12