Epson PX-8 - Page 214

REV.-A
(4) Microcassette tape drive error messages
Fig. 5-38
Microcassette tape initialization failure - possibly a mechanical fault.
MCMT WIND &F.F TEST CHECK COUNT ****
RESULT COUNT ~~w~
Fig. 5-39
Tape count (photo-reflector output) error during rewind/fast feed.
MCMT READ/WRln~ CHECK HEAD ERROR ! I
Fig. 5-40
Read/write head loading/unloading failure.
Fig. 5-41
Tape feed failure during read/write - the reel stops rotating.
MCMT READ/WRITE CHECK ERROR
RDC ERROR !! CODE **
Fig. 5-42
Read/write error - possibly an abnormal tape feed speed or improper read/write pulse width.
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Fig. 5-43
Compare error - written and read-back data failed to agree.
THIS TAPE CAN'T WRITE
CHANGE ANOfHER TAPE !!
Fig. 5-44
Write failure.
Fig. 5-45
Read failure.
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