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Chapter

6

Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM Errors

PAPER OUT

TIMEOUT

Yes

In the CT emulation
with a coax interface, a
time-out message is
sent to the host if paper
is not loaded within 10
minutes after PAUSE
was pressed to clear a
paper out fault.

Load media and run a print
test. If the message persists,
contact your authorized service
representative.

PARITY ERROR

Yes

Parity error (serial
interface).

Check your serial host
interface parameter settings. If
necessary, change them so
they match the settings of the
attached host.

PLEASE WAIT

Yes

The printer is
performing an
operation that takes
some time.

Wait until message clears.

POOR SCANNING

Check Head&Heat

Yes

Data validation failure:

The ratio between bar
code elements is too
small.

Adjust heat/speed/pressure.

POOR SCANNING

Check media

Yes

Data validation failure:
The bar code is only
good in small bands
that are difficult to
scan.

Check for ribbon wrinkle. Roll
wrinkled area onto take-up
spindle.

POOR SCANNING

Inspect head

Yes/No

Data validation failure:

Defects failure;
blemishes with the bar
code are detected.

1.

Check paper and ribbon to
make sure they are clean,
unwrinkled, and installed
properly.

2.

Clean printhead.

3.

If message persists,
replace the printhead.

POWER SAVER
MODE

Yes

This is a status
message. The printer
is in low-energy idle
state, the fan and
higher voltages are off,
and only +5Vdc logic
circuits are active.

No action required.

Table 18. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued)

Displayed Message

Can User

Correct?

Explanation

Solution