DesignJet 1055cm

Formatter Board Failure

This error indicates a problem with the formatter board, which is the main logic board of the printer. It controls all printer functions and communication.

System Error: Main PCA Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with the printer's main board (PCA - Printed Circuit Assembly). It's a critical hardware failure that prevents the printer from operating.

Carriage Assembly Failure

This error indicates a problem with the carriage assembly, which holds the printheads and moves across the paper. It suggests the carriage motor, encoder strip, or belt might be faulty, preventing proper movement.

Power Supply Unit (PSU) Failure

This error indicates a problem with the printer's power supply unit. The PSU is responsible for converting wall power into the various voltages needed by the printer's components.

Front Panel Failure

This error indicates a communication problem with the front panel display or its associated electronics. The printer may not respond to button presses or display garbled information.

System Error: Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with the printer's internal hard disk drive. The HDD is used for job storage, processing, and firmware functions.

Formatter Board Failure

This error indicates a problem with the formatter board, which processes print data and communicates with the network/USB. It's often linked to communication issues.

Printhead Life Expired

This error indicates that one or more printheads have reached the end of their estimated useful life. While they may still function, print quality is likely to degrade.

Memory Error

This error indicates a problem with the printer's internal memory (RAM). This can prevent the printer from booting up or processing print jobs correctly.

Ink System Error: Ink Level Sensor Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with the ink level sensor for one or more cartridges. The printer cannot accurately determine ink levels.

Printhead Voltage Error

This error indicates an issue with the voltage supplied to the printheads. Incorrect voltage can damage printheads or prevent them from firing properly.

Ink System Calibration Failure

This error indicates that the printer failed to successfully complete an ink system calibration. This can lead to inaccurate color reproduction or print quality issues.

Ink Cartridge Low/Empty

This error indicates that one or more ink cartridges are low on ink or empty. The printer will prompt you to replace them to continue printing.

Ink System Valve Failure

This error indicates a problem with one of the ink system valves, which control the flow of ink. A faulty valve can cause ink flow issues or leaks.

Ink System Motor Failure

This error indicates a problem with a motor within the ink delivery system, such as an ink pump motor. This prevents proper ink flow and system operation.

Service Error: Environmental Sensor Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with an internal environmental sensor (e.g., temperature, humidity). The printer may not be able to operate optimally or safely.

Service Error: EEPROM Configuration Error

This error indicates a problem with the printer's non-volatile memory (EEPROM) where configuration data is stored. This can lead to incorrect settings or boot failures.

Connectivity Error: Network Card Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with the printer's network interface card (NIC). The printer cannot connect to the network.

Service Error: Data Bus Error

This error indicates a problem with the internal data communication pathways (bus) between major components. This is a critical system failure.

Service Error: Component Initialization Failure

This error indicates that a specific internal component failed to initialize during startup. The printer cannot function correctly.

Service Error: Critical System Resource Exhaustion

This error indicates that the printer has run out of critical system resources (e.g., memory, processing power) to perform its tasks. This can lead to crashes.

Ink System Error: Trailing Cable Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with the trailing cable that connects the carriage assembly to the main PCA. This cable transmits data and power to the printheads.

Ink System Error: Carriage Latch Sensor Malfunction

This error indicates that the printer cannot detect the correct state of the carriage latch, which secures the printheads. This can prevent printing.

Ink System Error: Printhead not detected or faulty

This error means the printer cannot detect one or more printheads, or a detected printhead is faulty. This prevents printing.

Carriage Error: Service Station Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with the service station, which cleans and caps the printheads. The carriage cannot move freely or the service station is stuck.

Paper Axis Motor Failure

This error indicates a problem with the motor responsible for moving the paper through the printer (the paper axis motor). It can prevent paper loading or printing.

Paper Handling Error: Roll Motor Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with the motor responsible for feeding paper from the roll. The printer cannot load or advance paper.

Carriage Axis Motor Failure

This error indicates a problem with the motor responsible for moving the printhead carriage across the printer. It will prevent any printing operations.

Paper Handling Error: Take-up Reel Motor Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with the take-up reel motor, which winds printed paper onto a roll. The printer cannot collect printed output.

Hardware Error: Main PCA Fan Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with the cooling fan on the Main PCA. Overheating could occur, leading to performance issues or damage.

Firmware Error: Critical Firmware Error

This is a general critical firmware error indicating an unrecoverable problem with the printer's operating system. The printer cannot function.

Calibration Error: Paper Axis Motor Calibration Failure

This error indicates a problem during the paper axis calibration process. The printer cannot accurately control paper movement.

Paper Handling Error: Paper Jam

This error indicates that paper is jammed within the printer's paper path. The printer cannot continue printing until the jam is cleared.

Paper Handling Error: Media Sensor Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with a paper sensor. The printer cannot detect paper presence or position, leading to loading or feeding issues.

Starwheel Motor Failure

This error indicates a problem with the starwheel assembly motor, which raises and lowers the starwheels that help guide the media after printing. It might be jammed or faulty.