Troubleshooting
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Before calling for service, make note of:
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Print/job fault messages, that appear on the controller
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Status messages that appear on the printer control console
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Indicator lights that may or may not be lit
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Status codes that appear in the message display of the tape
drive control panel if there is a tape drive problem
Your call is answered by a representative who asks you for your
equipment model. You are also asked for:
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Your printing system serial number, which is located on a
panel inside the printer, behind the small door on the left
Figure 5-22. Location of printing system serial number
1. Printer serial number
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Your name
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Your company name
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The system condition or status
NOTE: The printer serial number and fault codes can also be
seen on the Tools display of the printer control console.
This information is given to a customer service representative
who calls you back to discuss the information and gives you an
estimated time of arrival or assist you over the phone to resolve
the problem.
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