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kug-ch06 Page 7 Thursday, March 6, 1997 4:48 PM

C o n t r o l P a n e l M e s s a g e s

Table 6.2 Control Panel messages (continued)

Message			Description/Corrective Action
*****	The printer is in power on diagnostics.
	ACTION:	None, if there is no failure during power on diagnostics. After other
		diagnostic messages, the final message will be the one that the printer
		is online and waiting for data.
Clear Paper Path	A paper jam has occurred. The message alternates with a message that specifies
	the location of the jam.
	ACTION:	See Table 6.4 on page 6-27.
Close Bin N	The bin numbered N is pulled out.
	ACTION:	Close the bin.
Close Bins	Two or more bins are pulled out.
	ACTION:	Close the bins.
Close Covers	Either the front or rear cover (or both) is open.
	ACTION:	Close the cover, and press Online		to resume normal operation.
Comm. Error	The printer is not able to communicate with the host using bidirectional parallel.
	ACTION:	Check the parallel cable to make sure it is connected properly on both
		the printer and the host. Inspect the parallel cable for any defects; if
		wires are broken or the cable appears to be damaged, replace the
		cable. Check the host to be certain that it is configured properly.
		Under the Parallel Menu, turn the Bidirectional option to Off if your
		host’s parallel port is not bidirectional. If problem persists, contact your
		dealer or Digital.
Comm. Error:nn	A LocalTalk error has occurred. nn is the AppleTalk error number.
Config. Sheet	The Configuration Sheet is printing.
Printing...	See the Config. sheet option, page D-4.
	ACTION:	Remove the Configuration Sheet from the output tray when it has
		finished printing.
Confirm: OK To	Second level warning message prior to formatting the hard disk.
Lose All Data	ACTION:	Press Up	to format the disk or press Down		to abort.
Demo Page	The Demo Page is printing.
Printing…	ACTION:	Remove the Demo Page from the output tray when it finishes printing.

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C h a p t e r 6 : T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g ❖ 6-7