Microcom 400 User Manual
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Basic Operation
Chapter 2
400 Operators Manual
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2.5.4 PAPER-OUT MODE
After a paper-out condition, the front panel switch serves to load and realign the new label
stock. When a paper out condition occurs, the indicator light will turn red. Pressing the button
and holding it will cause the status light to go from red to yellow and feed paper. The status
light will then flash yellow until the button is pressed for a label request. It will then turn yellow
and the printer will print a duplicate of the last label printed and return to the blinking mode.
This feature was designed to facilitate batches with serial numbers or other variable data. This
process can be repeated as often as necessary to allow the paper to align itself. To return to
the pre-paper out condition, tap the button while the duplicate label is being printed. The status
light will turn green and normal printing may resume.
2.6
THE STATUS LIGHT
The status light has different functions depending upon the mode of the printer. Table 1 shows
the relationship between the status light and the different modes.
Status Light
Color
Mode
Meaning
Green
All
On-Line and ready to print
Red
All
Printer error:
Caused by a paper-out condition or a hardware failure. If
paper is out, follow instructions in section 2.3, otherwise
turn printer off and back on. If condition persists, contact
your service representative.
Flashing
Red
All
Spike or low voltage on the AC line. The unit will remain in
this mode until the condition is removed and the printer is
powered off.
Yellow
Tag/tear, Peel
Label present. Label is ready to be removed from the
printer mouth
Flashing
Yellow
All
Printer is paused or in standby mode and is waiting for the
front panel button to be pressed. If the paper was just
changed and the reprinted label look good, press the
button during the next print cycle to clear the repeat
function and flashing yellow light.
Flashing
Yellow and
Red
All
A serial port buffer over flow has occurred. Check the host
flow control for problems. (Note: the serial buffer will only
accept 9 characters after the printer drops the clear to
send signal or optionally sends the XOFF character.)
Table 1