Philips M3000A, Service Manual

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Troubleshooting the Recorder Connection
216 Troubleshooting the Instrument
You do not get a printout,
and the green Power LED
does not light. • Check cable connection is secure between the
Monitor and the Recorder.
• If connection is sound, but the problem persists,
replace the cable.
• Make sure that the printer is switched on.
• Check that the fuses are intact and that the fuse
drawer is properly and completely inserted.
You do not get a printout,
and the green Power LED is
lit. • Check if the Monitor power is on.
• Check the cables between the Monitor and the
Recorder.
• Check if the Recorder is out of paper.
• Check if there are any paper scraps caught under
the print head.
Paper moves but Recorder
does not print. • Paper is incorrectly loaded.
“Local Recorder discon-
nected” message appears on
the screen: The Recorder is disconnected from the Monitor,
or switched off.
Ensure that the Recorder cable is securely
connected to the sockets on the Monitor and on
the Recorder, and that the Recorder is switched
on.
“Local Recorder
Malfunction” prompt
message Recorder hardware fault. Replace recorder.
“Local Recorder chaeck
cable” prompt message • Check cable connection is secure between the
Monitor and the Recorder.
• If connection is sound, but the problem persists,
replace the cable.
• If there is electrical interference from external
equipment, try to isolate the cause, and if
possible repair or remove the cause of the
interference.