Pertech A470e manual Trouble Shooting Printer Problems, Trouble Shooting General Issues

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A470e Users Guide

Chapter 5: Trouble Shooting Printer Problems

Trouble Shooting General Issues

Following are symptoms your printer may exhibit and simple solutions the printer operator could implement.

Printer failed to print after the roll paper was replaced.

The top cover must be closed for the printer to print.

The power switch is turned ON but the printer is dead. The Green Status light is Off. Make sure the outlet has power and the power cord is plugged into the back of the printer.

The printer will print a Configuration Report but will not respond to the system commands. Check to see that the interface cable is connected to the back

of the terminal/ PC, and to the back of the printer.

Printer prints too light to read easily.

Replace the ribbon cartridge and check the Air Gap adjustment. See Chapter 2 Operating the Printer \ Adjustable Features \ Air Gap Adjustment.

Call 1-800-800-6614 to order new Ribbon Cartridge’s’.

Flashing Red Status LED indicator. Lid open or paper is low/out.

System reports low paper even though the roll is nearly new

See Chapter 2 Operating the Printer \ Adjustable Features \ Low Paper Adjustment.

• Colored stripe on the receipt.

Paper Low, adjust the paper low sensor, replace the paper. See Chapter 2 Operating the Printer \ Adjustable Features \ Low Paper Adjustment..

Low Paper Sensor Adjustment

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Contents 220292A-03 3/06 Users GuideA470e Users Guide Pertech Pertech Iii Important Information to the User Contents Appendix a Specifications Trouble Shooting Printer ProblemsIndex Warranty CommunicationPreface Where to Get Additional informationAbout the Printer Model specific features Features and OptionsPaper Ordering Paper and SuppliesRibbons CablesOperating the Printer Using the Controls487X Paper Loading Instructions Paper Loading481X Paper Loading Instructions Ribbon Interlock Tab Ribbon Cartridge ReplacementValidation Adjustable Features Air Gap AdjustmentCCW Document Stop AdjustmentLow Paper Sensor Adjustment Maintaining The Printer Configuration Report Print Tests and Setup ModeSET-UP Instructions Printer Control Language Configuration ModePrinter configuration options Font RS232 Serial when usedHardware Extended Self TestCommunication ConnectorPin Mini-Din DB9 Male SerialSerial Interface Pinout RS232 Serial InterfaceFlow Control Printer ComputerUSB Interface Cable PinOut USB InterfaceCash Drawer Advanced Command Language Cash Drawer CommandA470 Command Language Cash Drawer Commands Gnd 24 Vdc Power SupplyPrinter View End Female Low Paper Sensor Adjustment Trouble Shooting Printer ProblemsTrouble Shooting General Issues Margin Sensor Motor Sensor Form In SensorFault Mode Trouble Shooting Other IssuesTechnical Support Getting Service and Technical SupportService Media Appendix a SpecificationsOperating EnvironmentHardware ElectricalIndex A470e Users Guide College View Drive Riverton, Wyoming Warranty