RE: IBM 5224 printer error codes

Chuck,
It turns out that what he was calling an error code was actually a
status code. According to the operators manual, a status code of 3
means "Either a mechanical or electrical problem exist." The solution
is to "Go to the Problem Recovery Procedure in Chapter 6."

Given that he is in his 80's and just got out of the hospital, I think
we can overlook the confusion. ;-).

Thanks again for the help!


Terry Anderson

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message: 4
date: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:28:22 -0800
from: CRPence <CRPbottle@xxxxxxxxx>
subject: Re: IBM 5224 printer error codes

On 22-Nov-2013 08:41 -0800, CRPence wrote:

On 21-Nov-2013 11:50 -0800, Terry Anderson wrote:

I have a colleague with an IBM 5224 Model 1 printer that is showing
an error code of 3. I have searched the internet for most of the
morning, but have had no luck in finding out what this error code
means. Does anyone have, or know where I can find, a manual for this
printer?

<<SNIP>>

FWiW: Looking at a document that refers to emulation including 5224,
in its "Appendix A. Error Codes and Messages", there is the following
information shown in a table under a heading "Output Data Field Values
(5219 and 5224 Printer Emulation)":
Value: "03"
Operator Action: "Automatic sheet feed selected. Install appropriate
device."
<http://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/pdf/ibm/pc/communications/G570-2221-
05_IBM_Enhanced_5250_Emulation_Program_Version_2.4_Apr94.pdf>

While that may or may not actually translate the "error code of 3" of
the actual physical\hardware printer. Perhaps that table "Figure A-1"
may be worth review, for the possibility that the error codes might have
some correlation.?

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Regards, Chuck