C203 - CD004 Error

[20STACKY02]

Hi,
I have an old C203 that is throwing the c-d004 code. It was working fine up until a month ago and now has this code. KM says it is obsolete and will not help me. I have tried everything including reseating the cable, dimm's and getting a different hdd from ebay. I have tried both physical and logical formats. The physical is done quick, the logical will not move from 0% even after 24 hours. In service mode, the hdd says it has a vacant space of 0, perhaps this is a partition problem? Should I try plugging it into a computer?

[Synthohol]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

you can pop it in a computer, use disk management to remove all the partitions, create 1 partition and do NOT format it.
then install in copier.
make sure the hdd is enabled in service mode and do a logical format.
verify the free space and reboot.

[20STACKY02]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

Would the partitions be the problem as to why there is 0 space? Other solutions point to the board as possible cause. I don't want to replace the board if I don't have to. I have tried the old HDD and it gives a CD00C code (hard drive is bad). So if it gives me 2 different codes I assume the board should be ok.

[copyman]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

Like Synthohol posted make sure hdd shows "installed"

Is the HDD you bought on ebay exactly the same size, etc?

Did you run any of the diagnostics in State confirmation where the HDD format is?

State Confirmation,

Memory/HDD Adj,

Memory Check
Compress / Decompression Check
JPEG check
Memory Bus Check
Work Memory In/Out Check
HDD Version Up
HDD R/W Check

[femaster]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

I tried to look up that code on MyKonicaMinolta to figure out what exactly the code was, aside from the generic knowledge that it is a HDD code. Upon attempting to look I found that none of the older models would come up in the One Stop search any more. They must have gone through a purge of the system and removed everything that is not longer supported.

It's a good thing we have copies of all the old manuals and the most recent firmware, movie data, etc. saved on the server in the office!

[20STACKY02]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

Like Synthohol posted make sure hdd shows "installed"

Is the HDD you bought on ebay exactly the same size, etc?

Did you run any of the diagnostics in State confirmation where the HDD format is?

State Confirmation,

Memory/HDD Adj,

Memory Check
Compress / Decompression Check
JPEG check
Memory Bus Check
Work Memory In/Out Check
HDD Version Up
HDD R/W Check

Yes I have, I will try them all again.

[20STACKY02]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

I tried to look up that code on MyKonicaMinolta to figure out what exactly the code was, aside from the generic knowledge that it is a HDD code. Upon attempting to look I found that none of the older models would come up in the One Stop search any more. They must have gone through a purge of the system and removed everything that is not longer supported.

It's a good thing we have copies of all the old manuals and the most recent firmware, movie data, etc. saved on the server in the office!

I have the manual and its says that it can't access the HDD. So it's the HDD, or the cable or the board. Being that the HDD says "vacant space is 0", I'm hopeing its a partition issue.

[copyman]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

I have several working C203/C253 if you need parts, boards or good hdd. PM me if you end up needing anything

[Synthohol]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

the HDDs are only 13 dollars!!!!
why even futz around with the old one!
Western Digital WD3200BVVT 320GB 8MB Cache 5400RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" Notebook Hard Drive (For PS3, PS4 & Laptop) - w/ 1 Year Warranty

[20STACKY02]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

I have several working C203/C253 if you need parts, boards or good hdd. PM me if you end up needing anything

Will do! I will update once I get a hdd adapter.

[Synthohol]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

13.00 for a new drive vs 20.+ for the adapter.
plus out of package right into copier.
its a no-brainer!

[20STACKY02]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

13.00 for a new drive vs 20.+ for the adapter.
plus out of package right into copier.
its a no-brainer!

Thanks but I just did get a different hdd as previously stated.

[Synthohol]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

different is not new or was it?

ive had bad sata cables too.
the 0 vacancy shows its not seeing the drive or not set to installed.

[20STACKY02]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

different is not new or was it?

ive had bad sata cables too.
the 0 vacancy shows its not seeing the drive or not set to installed.

I am not sure if it is new or used as it did not specify, it just said working. A computer store did verify that the drive works/readable. I have set the drive to "installed" in the printer many times. The original hdd throws a differernt code so I assume the board and cable are working.

[Synthohol]

Re: C203 - CD004 Error

i never assume anything, these boxes keep ya on your toes as they get older.
keep in mind its 10 years old, some older models security cannot be brought to todays levels.
also if its readable on a computer its not supposed to be.
once the copier formats it i think the partitions are linux? or unix? and a PC can see the partitions but shouldnt be able to access any of them because different OS language.
im just sharing my experience with HDD issues and copiers.
i just remove all partitions from it on my pc, create 1 partition but no format. shows RAW
once installed in the copier you can do a logical format only in admin mode or service mode.
ive done it the same way since the Di series. i dont think Konica ever published a guide on this so im sure mine isnt the only way.
good luck with the old girl...

oh, there is also HDD version up firmware and settings that may be doing it too.