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1.3 Reading the LED Status

The illustration below points out the location of the LED indicators described in

Table 1

FIGURE 4: LED INDICATOR LOCATIONS

Table 1, below, details the LED indicator status. Refer to Figure 1 to locate the and
push button switches and the AC adapter socket

.

Figure 4 provides the location of the

status LEDs on the front of the printer.

Table 1 - Reading the LED Status

LED

Status

Condition

Function

Flashing

Power is ON and the printer is in RS232 or IRDA
mode

GREEN

Steady Communicating

with

host

Flashing

Power is ON and the printer is in Bluetooth mode

BLUE

Steady Transmitting/receiving

Flashing

Power is ON and the printer is in 802.11b/g mode

AMBER

Steady Transmitting/Receiving





LED # 1

Communication


RED

Steady

Low power indication

LED # 2

Battery

AMBER Steady

Battery being charged. The LED will turn off when the
battery is fully charged


GREEN

Steady

Indicates that MCR is ready to accept data

Indicates that SCR is ready to accept data


Steady

Printer Error. The printer is out-of-paper or Paper
door is open.

MCR/SCR faulty condition


LED # 3

Magnetic Card

Reader

&

Printer Error


RED

Flashing

Indicates the print head is hot and printing is paused


Note: Refer to the troubleshooting guide to determine error or fault condition.