Microcom 466 User Manual

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Chapter 2

Basic Operation

466 Operators Manual

2.4

THE STATUS LIGHTS AND SOUNDS

The status lights have different functions depending upon the mode of the printer. The
following table explains the meanings.

Status Light

Color

Sound

Mode

Meaning

Solid Green

None

All

Power is on.

Solid Green

Long Error

All

Memory operation unsuccessful.

Solid Green

3 Short

Beeps

All

Memory operation successful.

Solid Red

Continuous

Pulsed

Beep

All

Printer error:
Caused by a paper-out, ribbon-out, take-up
full, or hardware failure. If an unexplained
condition persists, contact your service
representative.

Flashing Red

Continuous

Pulsed

Beep

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.

Solid Yellow

N/A

All

Printer is On-Line.

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2.5

LOADING PAPER

The 466 can dispense labels in a many different ways. The following two sections explain the
dispensing modes. If narrow stock is used (3.5 inches wide or less), it may be necessary to
adjust the print head support screw (see section 2.6).

Thermal Transfer Note:
The 466 will, on power-up, automatically sense a loaded ribbon and select thermal transfer
mode. Please note that the printer will not select thermal transfer mode if the ribbon is loaded
after the printer is turned on. To correct the situation simply cycle the power once the ribbon
has been loaded.