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FANUC Alarm PNT1-279TPE error reading instruction

FANUC PNT1-279 (“TPE error reading instruction”): This error should never occur during normal PaintTool operation. First check: Ensure that the teach pendant program is installed on the controller, or contact Fanuc service personnel.

Updated 2026-08-29 · LogrobotLM reference

Description

This error should never occur during normal PaintTool operation. In the event that this alarm was posted, PaintTool was making an attempt to extract positional data from a specific teach pendant program, but failed.

Remedy · Remède

Ensure that the teach pendant program is installed on the controller, or contact Fanuc service personnel.

Frequently asked · Questions fréquentes

What does FANUC alarm PNT1-279 mean?
FANUC PNT1-279 (“TPE error reading instruction”): This error should never occur during normal PaintTool operation. In the event that this alarm was posted, PaintTool was making an attempt to extract positional data from a specific teach pendant program, but failed.
How do you troubleshoot FANUC alarm PNT1-279?
Ensure that the teach pendant program is installed on the controller, or contact Fanuc service personnel.

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