Error Message:

SCSI: SCSI parity error while imaging, check plate for artifacts

Applies to:

• All

Service Information:

The firmware checks the parity of each word of image data sent by the workstation. If there is a discrepancy, this unsolicited error is reported at the end of the image. Note that a parity error does not cause the image to abort or suspend, so plates should be inspected when this message is reported.

The SCSI hardware should be checked as described in the Service Manual's Troubleshooting section. If the SCSI hardware does not seem to be the problem, the possibility of external electrical noise corrupting the SCSI data should be investigated.

Operator Action:

The plate should be inspected for artifacts or it should be re-imaged if there is concern that any artifacts would be difficult to detect on the plate.

Cause:

• Faulty SCSI hardware
• External electrical noise

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