Datamax PE manual Appendix E, Error Codes

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Appendix E

Error Codes

The most common error codes transmitted by the Printer are described below.

Lower case “c”	Printer received a data byte from the host that contains a
	framing error (corrupted) due to noise.
Lower case "e"	Memory module won't clear. Retry after a <STX> W
	command.
Lower case “v”	Input buffer overflow.
Upper case “I”	This means that an invalid command sequence was sent to
	the Printer. The Printer did not understand the command
	sequence and terminated the command interpreter.
Upper case “R”	This code will be sent every time the Printer is turned on,
	this means there was a hardware reset.
Upper case “T”	This means that the Printer has had a watchdog time-out
	condition. This is how a software reset occurs. A software
	reset is made by sending the command sequence to the
	Printer or by doing a front panel reset.
BELL HEX “07”	This is usually returned on a corrupt image download, or if
	you try to load an image that is already installed in the
	module.

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Contents PE Series Operator’s Manual Page 88-2082-01 Rev. C1 Page Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Contents Using Your Printer Appendix D Appendix aAppendix B Appendix CPage Printer Overview IntroductionRight-Hand Model About This Printer Standard FeaturesOptional Features PE Series Operator’s Manual Getting Started Before Using This PrinterInspecting the Printer Right-Hand Model, External Front View General OverviewRight-hand Model, Interior Front View Connecting the Printer Setting Up the PrinterHead-Lift Lever Loading MediaMedia Loading Media Loading detail Ribbon Loading Path Loading Ribbon Thermal TransferJ-Hook Removal of a Partially Used Roll of Ribbon Ribbon RemovalRemoval of a Completely Used Ribbon Flash Cartridge Connector Location Installing a Flash Cartridge10 Inserting the Memory Cartridge Printing a Configuration Label 11 Configuration Label PE Series Operator’s Manual Configuration Label Explanation 12 Test Pattern Label Test Pattern LabelPin # Function Direction Applicator ConnectionApplicator Port Pin Assignments Pin function explanation Pin 4 Not Used13 End Print Signal Options Options Port DescriptionOptions Port Pin Assignments PE Series Operator’s Manual Using Your Printer Using the Printer’s Front PanelControl Buttons Lights Menu KeypadLCD Contrast Basic Functions Accessing the Menu TreeFactory preset Value range PE Output Signal Advanced SetupHeat Setting Backfeed CntrlRibbon Low Label Width Print SpeedSlew Speed Backfeed SpeedSecurity Check Factory SettingsModify Password Symbol SetOffset Bias *220 ProdigyPlus ModePause Mode Feedback ModeComm Setup *PORTA *9600 *8 *N *1 *BOTH Control Codes Test ModeSerial Loopback Test PrintFront Panel Test I/OCopy Module Installed OptionsPrint Directory Print FileInputs Sensor Name Possible Condition Sensor DefinitionsPE Series Operator’s Manual Media Sensor Adjustment Example of the Media Width Adjustment Media Width AdjustmentLabel Presentation Label Start of PrintSetting Start of Print and Peel Position Controlling Print Quality PE Series Operator’s Manual Exterior InteriorCleaning Schedule Printer Cleaning ScheduleArea Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Platen Roller Printer fails to power up no lights Troubleshooting TipsSkips Labels every other Black boxes in displayPoor Print Quality No PrintMissing Data in the printed label Error Messages Alarm DescriptionLCD Display BQQMJDBUPS!CVTZ DPWFS!PQFO!GBVM U IFBE!VQ!GBVMU PVU!PG!TUPDL QSJOUIFBE!GMU SJCCPO!GBVMU SJC!TBWFS!GBVMU UPG!GBVMU Ascii Character Dump Label Character Dump ModePage Appendix a Ascii Control ChartPE Series Operator’s Manual Available Fonts and Barcodes Appendix BFont Matrix Sizes Charac. Per Inch Dot 203 Height Width Human-Readable FontsTable B-1 Human-Readable Font Sizes Table B-2 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii CharactersPage Identifies the internal Triumvirate font Table B-3 Valid Bar Code Font Ascii Characters Barcode FontsPE Series Operator’s Manual Barcode O Barcode S Barcode T Barcode z Appendix C Cable ListingTable C-1 Serial Cable Requirements PE Series Operator’s Manual Applicator Port Test Box Appendix DPE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix E Error CodesPE Series Operator’s Manual Communications Printer SpecificationsAppendix F PrintingMedia ElectricalEnvironmental PhysicalFonts and Bar Codes Figure F-1 Print Engine Critical Dimensions Printer DimensionsTable F-1 Acceptable Media Specifications Media SpecificationsMedia and Ribbon Basics Table F-2 Media and Ribbon OverviewLabel Type Print Image Ribbon Type Speed Energy Durability Menu Tree Appendix GPE Series Operator’s Manual Thermal printhead Warranty InformationAppendix H PrinterGeneral Warranty Provisions Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability PE Series Operator’s Manual