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Error Handling

When an error condition occurs:

v

The printer is disabled

v

The first message on the display indicates the error, while the second message
gives more details concerning the error conditions.

Press the ON LINE key to reset the error condition. If the error condition returns after

performing the suggested solutions, call for service.

Messages

Indication

Solution

A.G.A NOT OPER
ADJUST THE GAP

The automatic gap
adjustment (A.G.A) is
not operating.

Press the ON LINE key to reset the error condition. Adjust the
print head gap to a fixed distance. Select the print head fixed
gap adjustment function in the Program Menu.

v

Press the PROGRAM key when the printer is disabled
(ONLINE indicator unlit) to enter the Program Setup.

v

Press the

key until the USER MACRO function is displayed.

Press the

key until the desired macro is displayed

(MACRO#x).

Press the

key to enter the macro parameters. Press the

key until the FIXED GAP parameter is displayed. Press the
or

keys to select the fixed gap adjustment values. From

FIXED GAP 1

(simple fanfold paper) to FIXED GAP 4 (multipart

fanfold paper).

BUFFER OVERFLOW
CHARACTER LOST

A buffer overflow
condition occurred (for
the serial interface).

Turn the printer off and on again, or press the PROGRAM and
ON LINE key successively to clear the buffer. Check BUFFER
SIZE and HANDSHAKE settings in the SERIAL INTERFACE.

DATA SET OFF

The DSR Signal is not
connected to the printer
and is not ready for
data transfer (if the
serial interface is
selected). This condition
may happen in a
remote connection (by
way of the modem) and
the DSR (DATA SET
READY) signal is
missing.

Press the ON LINE key to reset the error condition. Check the
cable connection.

INTERLOCK ERROR
CHECK INSERTION

Top area cover not
installed

Install the top area cover

NO PATH AVAILABLE

An electromechanical
failure occurs in the
paper paths.

Call Service.

NVM CHANGE
REMOVE PAPER

If this error is displayed
during the printer
power on, an NVM
error condition occurs

Turn the printer off and then on again. If the problem is not
solved call Service.

PAPER JAM
CHECK ALL PATHS

A paper jam error
condition occurs in the
paper path

Check all the paper paths and remove the jammed paper.
Press the ON LINE key to reset the error condition.

PRINT INTEGRITY

Printhead movement
blocked.

Press the ON LINE key to reset the error condition. Check
ribbon cartridge installation and for other possible blockages
to the Printhead carriage.

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