Printronix P5000 Series User Manual page 280

Chapter 6
Diagnosing Problems
Table 16. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table
Displayed Message
FM HEADER
ERROR*
FRAMING ERROR
GRF CHK ERROR
PRESS STOP
HAM. COIL OPEN*
HAMMER COIL
BAD*
#, #, #
HMR BANK FAN
FLT
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Can User
Explanation
Correct?
No Applications
software has
violated header
parameters.
Yes Serial framing error
(serial interface).
Yes Printer has
received a non-
printable character.
No Electrical
malfunction of one
or more hammer
coils.
No Hammer coil #
failed current test
at power up.
Yes Sensors cannot
detect current in
fan circuit.
Solution
Contact your system
administrator.
Check your printer serial
interface parameter
settings; if necessary,
adjust them so that they
match the settings of the
attached host.
Press CLEAR and then
ON LINE.
Contact your authorized
1
service representative.
Contact your authorized
1
service representative.
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
1
representative.