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Errors – Star Micronics SP298 Series User Manual

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Errors

There are three types of errors:

recoverable

errors that require some action by

you before they clear,

non-recoverable

errors that require servicing by an

authorized service provider, and a

data receive

error. Errors are indicated by and

audible buzzer and the indicators.

Recoverable Errors

Non-recoverable Errors

Data Receive Error

This type of error is caused whenever a problem is encountered during data
receipt. The method used by the printer to recover from a data receive error
depends on the current command mode.

Error Type

Indicators

Recovery

POWER

RELEASE

PAPER OUT

Paper jam

Flashing

Correct the cause of the problem and
then press RELEASE.

Carriage motor lockup

Abnormal home position signal

Abnormal timing signal

Error Type

Indicators

Recovery

POWER

RELEASE

PAPER OUT

RAM read/write

Off

On

On

Turn off the printer, then after waiting a
few minutes, turn the printer back on. If
the printer does not recover, contact
your nearest service provider.

CPU lockup

Command mode

Data Receive Error Recover Procedure

Star mode

The printer prints a question mark.

ESC/POS mode

Memory switch 4-0=0 : The printer prints a question mark.
Memory switch 4-0=1 : The printer discards the received data.