Nortel North American DMS-100 Instruction Manual page 612

TOPS MPX Token Ring LAN troubleshooting
Ring Diagnostic Status Area Messages (Sheet 3 of 3)
Message
Number
DFIPD090W
DFIPD990E
Data Area Messages
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Message/Text/Meaning/Action
Message:
Printer needs attention
Meaning: There is no response from the printer. The printer is
not connected, off-line, jammed, or out of paper.
Action: Check to see if the printer is:
• Powered on
• On-line
• Supplied with paper
• Connected to the PC
To try the printer again, correct the print problem and press F4
(Retry Print).
If this action does not correct the printer error, press F2 (Print).
F2 disables the printer and allows continued use of the Ring
Diagnostic.
Message:
XX
Meaning: (The two Xs represent an error code in the form of
two hexadecimal digits.) This code indicates an abnormal end
occurs.
Action: If the error code is 45, press F3 (End) and try a different
System Disk.
If the code is not 45, press F3 (End) and do the following:
1. Start the PC again with the System diskette in the A Drive.
2. Start the Ring Diagnostics again.
3. If the same message occurs, try a different System
Diskette.
4. If the problem is not corrected, press F5 (Dump). Follow
the actions in the messages that display.
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