IBM 6400 Maintenance Information Manual page 80

Chapter 5
Troubleshooting Display Messages
Operator Panel
Message
060 PRINTER HOT
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Table 4. Message List
Explanation
CMX controller board 1. Inspect printer environment for severity.
sensors report high
temperatures on the
board. This message
2. Power off the printer. Remove the paper
indicates internal
temperatures over
60° Celsius (140°
3. Inspect vents and fan airways for
Fahrenheit). Print
jobs do not create
such temperatures,
so immediately
determine that the
fans are operating 4. Install the paper guide assembly or
and that all air vents
are unobstructed. It is
crucial that the
exhaust vents on the
floor of the cabinet
remain unblocked,
since hot air from
inside the printer is
vented through the
cabinet floor. Nothing
must be stored under
the printer. Then
check the operating
environment. A
severe environment
is one with an
ambient temperature
at or above above 40°
Celsius (104°
Fahrenheit) or is dirty
enough to create
blockage of the
cabinet fan vents.
The printer must
never be run at
ambient temperatures
greater than 40°
Celsius (104°
Fahrenheit). If the
printer is located in
such an environment,
relocate it to a cooler,
cleaner area.
Corrective Action
Advise the user to move the printer to
cooler, cleaner location.
guide assembly or pedestal top cover.
Check that all fan cables are connected.
obstructions. Look underneath cabinet
models for items blocking the cabinet
exhaust vents. Remove any obstructions
from vents and airways.
pedestal top cover. Power on the printer.
Load paper. Run the Plot Test for 1/4
page. If the message appears, replace
the CMX controller board. Record the
message and return it with the defective
board.