Printronix P5005B User Manual page 311

Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table
Can User
Displayed Message
Correct?
HALF SPEED Yes
MODE
HAM. COIL OPEN* No
HAMMER COIL No
BAD*
#, #, #
HB NOT INSTALLD* No
Explanation
When higher than If the printer often prints
normal at half speed, it may be
temperatures are operating in a "severe
sensed, the print environment." A severe
speed is environment is one with
automatically an ambient temperature
reduced by 50%. at or above 40° Celsius
When the (104° Fahrenheit) or that
components cool is dirty enough to create
down, the print air vent blockage. The
speed printer must never be run
automatically at temperatures greater
returns to 100%. than 40° Celsius (104°
Fahrenheit). Inspect the
printer environment for
severity, and if the printer
is located in such an
environment relocate it to
a cooler, cleaner area.
Electrical Contact your authorized
malfunction of one
service representative.
or more hammer
coils.
Hammer coil # Contact your authorized
failed current test
service representative.
at power up.
Self-test does not Contact your authorized
detect hammer
service representative.
coils.
Fault Messages
Solution
1
1
1
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