IBM 6400 Maintenance Information Manual

Message List
107
RESTORING BOOT
CODE
Status message
when downloading
boot code. Code is
checked then saved
in flash memory.
No action required.
RIBBON OUT OF INK
CHANGE RIBBON
RibbonMinder**
software has
determined that the
ribbon is out of ink.
Install a new ribbon and set ribbon life to
100%.
SENDING PROGRAM
TO EC PROCESSOR
Status message: the
printer is loading the
engine controller
program into the
engine controller.
No action required.
SERVICE
<service test>
Non-error status
message.
No action required.
SOFTWARE ERROR*
Cycle power
Application software
tried to perform an
illegal printer function
or damaged logic
circuits were detected
on the CMX controller
board.
1. Cycle power. If the message appears,
power off the printer.
2. Disconnect the input data line from the
host computer. Power on the printer. If
the message appears, download the
emulation software again.
3. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If
the message appears, replace the CMX
controller board. If the message is gone,
there is an application software error.
Request assistance from your local
support group.
TABLE MISMATCH
DOWNLOAD AGAIN
An Engine Controller
software update is in
process.
Power off the printer. Download the program
again from the beginning.
TESTING HARDWARE
PLEASE WAIT
Status message
when printer runs
self-tests and
initialization routines.
No action required.
TOP OF FORM SET
Non-error status
message.
No action required.
Table 4. Message List
Operator Panel
Message
Explanation Corrective Action

IBM 6400 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	6400
Category	Printer
Language	English