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What Does A 055 Machine Check Mean?

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Page 23 says:

"MAP 3400: Forms Motor

Drive" on page 53

See page 53 of the manual here http://www.goldhand.com.pl/rtv/download.htm?id=3888 for more info on the Forms motor drive

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User Guide - Page 7

... Processing Indicator 3-12 Online Indicator (Models 101, 1S2, and 4S3 3-12 | Format Indicator (Models 201 and 2S2 3-12 Format/Online Indicator (Model 5S3 3-13 Attention Indicator 3-13 Unit Check Indicator 3-14 Operator Panel Keys 3-... Instructions 3-23 Caring for Your Printer 3-24 Starting a Print Job 3-25 Stopping or Canceling a Print Job 3-26 Contents v Chapter 3.
User Guide - Page 19

... using the forms devices). This manual describes the setup and use of the Auto Sheet Feeder with special emphasis on the 4230 Printer. 4230 Printer Library For planning, setup, and operating information, see: IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 User's Guide, SA40-0593. This card shows the key functions and the available...
User Guide - Page 23

..., call your place of purchase. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1991, 1994 1-1 IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, and 4S3 Quick Reference Guide or IBM 4230 Printer Models 201, 2S2, and 5S3 Quick Reference Guide Use the guide as to perform simple maintenance and error checking). If you cannot successfully complete all of the following sections describe how...
User Guide - Page 34

... Print Line Feed Form Feed Start Display Load/ Address Eject S et Top of Form Stop Cancel Print Te s t Figure 1-1. 4230 Printer Models 101 and 1S2 Operator Panel Power Ready Processing Format Attention Unit Check Menu Micro Scroll Darker Enter Quick Micro Scroll Lighter Return PA 1 Line Feed Form Feed Start PA 2 Load/ Eject S e t To...
User Guide - Page 37

... the printer operated correctly, go to Step 6 on Models 4S3 and 5S3 (when parallel or serial is the active interface) you may see 29 LINK ERROR Ignore these messages until you may see 28 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR While on page 1-17, otherwise, check the following: Chapter 1. d. Press Stop. Setting Up the 4230 Printer 1-15...
User Guide - Page 144

...to turn off the alarm. 3. An asterisk ( ) appears beside the address. If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you must first unplug the power cord from the...8593; or Scroll ↓ until the printer displays the desired address. * f. The printer displays 15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE 2. CAUTION: Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you remove the other cables....
User Guide - Page 166

... paper door) Model and Serial Number Paper Door Model Identification Figure 3-1 is an enlargement of a plate on the bottom-front area of your printer. You will need this information as you use this and other 4230 Printer manuals. 3-2 User's Guide TYPE 4230-XXX Model Number S/N XX-XXXXX Serial Number Figure 3-1. 4230 Printer Model Identification Plate Record the model and serial numbers...
User Guide - Page 174

... Line Feed Form Feed Start Display Load/ Interface Eject Set Top Stop of Form Cancel Print Te s t Figure 3-4. 4230 Printer Model 4S3 Operator Panel Power Ready Processing Format/Online Menu Micro Scroll Darker Enter Attention Unit Check Quick Micro Scroll Lighter Return PA 1 / Hex Print Line Feed Form Feed Start PA 2 / Display Interface Load...
User Guide - Page 178

...Print Form Feed Line Feed Load/Eject Set Top of Form Start Stop Test Models 101 and 1S2 - Operator Panel Keys The operator panel has the following keys:... printer also displays a status code, go to "Using the Status Code and Problem Listings" on page B-2. Blinking The printer has detected a printer error. Hex Print 3-14 User's Guide Hex Print Model 4S3 - Unit Check Indicator The Unit Check ...
User Guide - Page 225

... the forms device number. Training Guideline A-3 Show the operator this guide and discuss the contents of each. 3. Show the operator IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, and 4S3 Quick Reference Guide or IBM 4230 Printer Models 201, 2S2, and 5S3 Quick Reference Guide (depending on identifying the type of responsibility. 1. Show the operator where the procedures...
User Guide - Page 240

...F2): Inserting paper under the print head. If the printer continues to display the message, follow these steps: CAUTION: Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you remove the other ... (|). 4. Check that the cable is automatically reset by the computer and should only appear briefly on the display. 15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE This status code is connected to the printer and to...
User Guide - Page 242

... by the computer and should only appear briefly on the display. B-12 User's Guide 17 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK This status code is connected to the printer and to display the message, follow these steps: CAUTION: Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you remove the other cables. Turn the power Off (O). 2. If the...
User Guide - Page 245

... you remove the other cables. Try another coaxial cable. If the printer displays this status code again, try sending a print job. 6. Try another printer, if possible. 4. Check that the cable is powered on. 4. Press Stop. 2. Press Start. Problems B-15 If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you must first unplug the...
User Guide - Page 249

Press Start. 42 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 43 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 44 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. Turn the power Off (O). 2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 3. Problems B-19 The left margin automatically resets to 20 units. See Chapter 1, "Setting Up the 4230 Printer." 2. Press Stop. 35 MARGIN ERROR TIMEOUT ADJUST MARGIN OR LINE...
User Guide - Page 250

...not blocked. 3. b. Run the Printer Verification Test (see "Printer Verification" on page 5-16). If the printer displays any of these status codes again: a. c. 5 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 51 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 52 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 53 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 55 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 56 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 58 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE...
User Guide - Page 252

..., then turn the power On (|). 3. See your printer (PA1 or PA2). 64 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 65 NO ATTACHMENT CARD SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. If the printer displays this status code again or if the printer displays 19 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE call for service. 66 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. Turn the power...
User Guide - Page 257

... 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 4. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service. A4 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. Appendix B. A1 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE A2 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE A3 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the...
User Guide - Page 293

... is the mean value of the space-averaged sound pressure emission levels at the one-meter positions for a production series of machines. 2. All measurements are made in accordance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and reported in conformance with the International Organization for the 4230 Printer. Sound Emission Levels - 4230 Standard Covers...
User Guide - Page 302

...It defines the plug, socket, and electrical signals that reduces operating noise from a machine. autoload. A surrounding or retaining part such as the cable connector support. blue .... A printer mechanism that have similar (but not synonymous) meanings. acoustic cover. blue forms guide/forms sensor. See tractor doors. A portion of the printer for connecting printers and other...
User Guide - Page 312

... lower forms guide 3-7 M maintenance, printer 3-24 maximum page length (MPL) 3-16 maximum print position (MPP) 3-16 message display B-2 model identification 3-2 moving the printer 3-23 N no status code displays ... Attention 3-13 Format 3-13 Online 3-12 Power 3-12 Processing 3-12 Ready 3-12 Unit Check 3-14 keys 3-14 panel keys 3-14 Ready indicator 3-12 Operator Print Tests 5-1 operator training...

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