Messages and Actions
Message
Meaning and action taken by the operator
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DATA CHECK
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ñ
(Only if connected to AS/400)
Meaning: An error was detected in the host system program.
Operator Action: Press Stop. Consult the host system programmer.
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DATA ERROR
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ñ
(Only if connected to a PC)
Meaning: A data transfer error has occurred.
Operator Action: Power off the printer, wait five seconds, and
power on the printer again.
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HOST NOT ACTIVE
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ñ
(Only if connected to AS/400)
Meaning: The printer cannot communicate with the host system.
Operator Action: Check if the communication cable is correctly con-
nected. If communication is still not possible, contact the system oper-
ator.
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6 XX MACHINE CHECK
POWER ON/OFF
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ñ
Meaning: Trouble might have occurred in the printer.
Operator Action: Power off the printer, wait five seconds, and power on
the printer again.
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6CX MACHINE CHECK
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ñ
(Only if connected to AS/400)
Meaning: A communication error with the host system has occurred.
The set address might be incorrect.
Operator Action:
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6Cð MACHINE CHECK
POWER ON/OFF
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ñ
If the above code is displayed, consult the host system operator and set
the correct address. See “Setting the Address” on page 1-22.)
Otherwise, power off once and then power on again.
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ð
á
ñ
Meaning: The power was turned on. (The display changes after one
second elapses.)
Operator Action: If the display does not change, power off and then
power on again.
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Other Messages
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The Test lamp lights.
Meaning: The printer is in the test mode.
Operator Action: Press Cancel. Diag Exit? appears on the LCD.
Press Start; the printer returns to the status just after it was powered
on.
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Other Messages
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ñ
The Test lamp is not lit.
Meaning: There might be a problem in the initial settings or with the
printer.
Operator Action: If the problem is the initial settings, continue initial-
izing. If the problem is not the initial settings, power off the printer and
power it on again.
Note: X indicates an alphanumeric character.
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IBM 5400-006 Printer:
Setup Instruction and Operator's Guide
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