Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-83
Error Messages and Codes
1038 Interface Failure
Possible causes: 
• Engine Control Board to Image Processor Board connection failure.
• The copier determines that there is an error if the Engine Control Board fails to 
send an acknowledgement signal to the Image Processor Board for a given 
period of time or more.
• An error command signal is transmitted from the Image Processor Board to 
Engine Control Board.
• An error status signal is transmitted from the Engine Control Board to Image 
Processor Board.
Initial Actions
Power down and reboot the printer.
Procedure
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Parts Wiring and Plug/Jack References
■ Engine Control Board, PL13.0.20
■ Image Processor Board, PL2.0.4
■ Board Locations (page 2-10)
Troubleshooting Procedure Table
Step Action and Questions Yes No
1 Check every connector on the Engine 
Control Board and the Image 
Processor Board.
Are the connectors seated properly?
Go to step 2. Reseat the 
connectors. If 
the problem 
persists, go to 
step 2.
2 Replace the Image Processor Board 
(page 8-66).
Does the problem persist?
Go to step 3. Complete.
3 Change the Engine Control Board 
(page 8-59).
Complete.