IBM 4230 Support Question
IBM 4230 Support Question
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Question posted by ronbonhennessy on July 3rd, 2013
Machine Check 02a
Just receive printer IBM 4230 model 413 & power printer on & got machine check 02A
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Related IBM 4230 Manual Pages
User Guide - Page 7
Chapter 3. Getting to Know Your Printer 3-1
Parts of the Printer 3-2
Model Identification 3-2
Power Switch 3-3
Power-On Test 3-4
Acoustic Cover 3-5
Access Cover 3-5
Front Paper Door 3-5
Forms Guide/Forms Sensor 3-6
Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA 3-8
Platen Rod 3-8
Operator Panel 3-9
Alarm 3-11
Display 3-11
Power Indicator 3-12
Ready Indicator 3-12
...
User Guide - Page 23
... IBM* 4230 Printer.
IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions
Use this guide to setup and test the printer (as well as a reference when operating the printer. The guide should be posted near the printer.
If you cannot successfully complete all of the following sections describe how to perform simple maintenance and error checking...
User Guide - Page 34
...
Hex 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
.... Setting Up the 4230 Printer 1-15 The printer may display 9 COVER/DOOR OPEN PRINT SPEED REDUCED and then on Models 101, 1S2, and 4S3 you may see 15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE or on Models 201, 2S2, and 5S3 you may see 29 LINK ERROR
Ignore these messages until you have attached the printer to your computer. (Press...
User Guide - Page 51
... computer. (Press Stop to turn off the alarm, if necessary.)
Chapter 1. Setting Up the 4230 Printer 1-29 b. Press Stop. The printer displays
NOT READY
and then on Models 101, 1S2, and 4S3 you may see
15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE
or on Models 201, 2S2, and 5S3 you may see
29 LINK ERROR
Ignore these steps: a. 6. To...
User Guide - Page 82
... "Power-On Test" on Models 4S3 and 5S3 (when parallel or serial is the active interface) you have attached the printer to your computer. (Press Stop to turn off the alarm, if necessary.)
1-60 User's Guide The printer displays
NOT READY
and then on Models 101, 1S2, and 4S3 you may see
15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE...
User Guide - Page 87
... OPERATOR
While on .
2. Press Stop. Chapter 1. Press Test. The printer displays
NOT READY
and then on Models 101, 1S2, and 4S3 you may see
15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE
or on Models 201, 2S2, and 5S3 you may see
29 LINK ERROR
Ignore these steps:
1. Setting Up the 4230 Printer 1-65 Wait until you have attached the...
User Guide - Page 144
...; until the printer displays the desired address.
* f. An asterisk ( ) appears beside the address. Press Start. Before you are connecting two cables, slip a cable shield over the end of both cables.)
2-4 User's Guide e. Press Enter to set the address. CAUTION:
Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you plug the power cord into...
User Guide - Page 175
... a normal condition that requires some action on page B-2
Using the Configuration Menu
"Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values" in IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions
Setting Display Language
"Using Printer Setup Parameters" in IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions.
Display...
User Guide - Page 178
The alarm beeps (if not disabled). If the printer also displays a status code, go to "Using the Status ...Form Start Stop Test Models 101 and 1S2
- Blinking
The printer has detected a printer error. Hex Print Model 4S3 - Display Address -
Unit Check Indicator The Unit Check indicator has two operating conditions:
Off
The printer has not detected any printer errors. Display Interface ...
User Guide - Page 181
... to communicate with the computer. The printer is online when power is On (|), the power-on tests are no error conditions. For the Models 101, 1S2, and 4S3, the Online indicator is able to Know Your Printer 3-17 For the Models 101, 1S2, and 4S3, the Online indicator is offline. See IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3...
User Guide - Page 224
... following : Locations of printer parts The use and functions of the operator panel keys Forms loading and unloading Ribbon changing Problem solving Model number and attachment type... identification.
Introduction
All operators should know the following tasks:
Forms device installation and checkout All operator panel functions and operation (including checking ...
User Guide - Page 228
...and legibility on page B-2. Show the operator how to use the problem-solving information in IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions on page B-...describe when and how to use them. Show the operator how to check and change parameter values. Show the operator "Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values" in "Using the Status Code and ...
User Guide - Page 240
Turn the power Off (O). 2.
15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE
This status code is connected to the printer and to the
computer. 3. If the printer continues to advance the paper under... present sensor becomes dirty. If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you must first unplug the power cord from the outlet when you connect or disconnect the power cord or other cables.
1. If ...
User Guide - Page 242
... you connect or disconnect the power cord or other cables. 1.
17 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK
This status code is turned Off (O) before you remove the other cables. B-12 User's Guide Check that the cable is connected to the printer and to display the message, follow these steps: CAUTION:
Make sure the machine is automatically reset by the...
User Guide - Page 245
... the machine has cables other than the power cord, you must first unplug the power cord from the outlet when you connect or disconnect the power cord or other cables.
3.
Press Start. If the status code still displays, call for ready and proper connection. 2. Appendix B. Try another printer, if possible. 4. Press Stop. 2. Problems B-15 Check that...
User Guide - Page 249
... the power Off (O). 2.
If the printer displays the message again, call for service. Problems B-19 Press Start.
42 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE
43 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE
44 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE
1. 35 MARGIN ERROR TIMEOUT ADJUST MARGIN OR LINE LENGTH
1. The left margin automatically resets to 20 units. See Chapter 1, "Setting Up the 4230 Printer."
2. Wait...
User Guide - Page 250
... code again, call for service. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).
Press Start to resume printing. 4. 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'S GUIDE
1. c. B-20 User's Guide
User Guide - Page 252
... SEE USER'S GUIDE
1. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 3. See your computer operator for service. If the printer displays this status code again, call for the appropriate action and
instructions on which key to press on your printer (PA1 or PA2).
64 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE
65 NO ATTACHMENT CARD SEE USER...
User Guide - Page 257
.... 2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 3. Problems B-27 If the printer displays this status code again, call for service.
A1 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE
A2 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE
A3 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE
1. A4 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE
1. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 4. If the printer displays this status code again, call...
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