Epson 410 User Manual

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Chapter 2

Basic Operation

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2.3

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

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 overflow 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