AMT Datasouth 6000 - Manual (Page 65)

64 User's Guide Fastmark 6000 Series
Only the Ready LED blinks
LCD display Possible Problems and Solutions Remarks
SERIAL IO ERROR . Verify baud rate, format or
protocol between host and
printer
. Check switches bits 6, 7 and 8.
Not Applicable to the Parallel port.
CUTTER FAILED . Check the media
. Check the connection between
cutter and main board.
. Call for service.
Verify switch 3 should be ON for
cutter.
MEMORY FULL . Check the graphics and soft font
formats from host.
Make sure to delete the graphics and
soft fonts, if the application software
no longer uses them
Host indicates “Printer Time Out”
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Verify that the communication cable (parallel or serial) connection is secured to
both the port on the PC and to the connector on the printer.
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Verify that the printer is power turned on (the power switch is at position ‘1’ and
the power LED is illuminated).
The data has been sent, but there is no output from the printer
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Check the selected printer driver, for your Windows system and the label printer.
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Check the emulation and the print (command) file.
Vertical streaks in the printout usually indicate a dirty or faulty Printhead
Clean the printhead first, if they still persist, replace the printhead.
Unstable ribbon roll rotation
Check the label path and make sure the head latch is securely closed.