Options communication error service check
 
Diagnostics and troubleshooting
 
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Step 1 
a
 
Check if the firmware is updated, and then update the firmware 
if necessary.
 
b
 
Make sure that the printer supports the option. See the 
Printer, 
Option, and Stand Compatibility Guide
.
 
c
 
Make sure that the option is properly attached to the printer or 
adjacent option.
 
d
 
Reset the printer.
 
 
Does the problem remain?
 
Step 2
 
Reseat the printer interface cable on the printer controller board.
 
 
Does the problem remain?
 
Step 3
 
Do the following to each option:
 
a
 
Reinstall the option.
 
b
 
Print a test page, and then check if the option is defective.
 
 
Are all options properly working?
 
Contact the next 
level of support
 
 
Step 4
 
Reseat the option interface cable.
 
 
Does the problem remain?
 
Step 5
 
Check the option interface cable for damage.
 
 
Is the cable free of damage?
 
An equipment check condition occurred, but 
the exact component failure was not 
determined.
 
See 
“Options communication error 
service check” on page 251
.
 
 
An equipment check condition occurred in 
the controller card.