AMT Datasouth 4000 manual Only the Ready LED blinks, Host indicates Printer Time Out

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Only the Ready LED blinks

FM4402 printer

Possible Problems	Solutions	Remarks

Serial I/O error	Check the baud rate
	Check the flow control

Memory full	Add the extension RAM

Cutter failed, or jam	Check the cutter	Only when cutter is installed.
at cutter	Clear the jam

Hardware error	Call for service

Only the Ready LED blinks

FM4602 and FM4603 printer

LCD display	Possible Problems and Solutions	Remarks

SERIAL IO ERROR	. Verify baud rate, format or	Not Applicable to the Parallel port.
	protocol between host and
	printer
	. Check switches bits 6, 7 and 8.

CUTTER FAILED	. Check the media	For FM4602 and FM4603 verify switch
	. Check the connection between	3 should be ON for cutter.
	. Check the connection between
	cutter and main board.
	. Call for service.

MEMORY FULL	. Check the graphics and soft font	Make sure to delete the graphics and
	formats from host.	soft fonts, if the application software
		no longer uses them

Host indicates “Printer Time Out”

∙Verify that the communication cable (parallel or serial) connection is secured to both the port on the PC and to the connector on the printer.

∙Verify that the printer is power turned on (the power switch is at position ‘1’ and the power LED is illuminated).

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Contents User’s Guide Important Safety Instructions Other Notices Technical Support Table of Contents Reader Table of Figures This page is blank Product Description Overview Unpacking and Inspection Setting up the Printer Installation and ConfigurationFM 4402 Back Panel Power Cord Connection Connecting the Power CordCommunication Cable Connecting the Printer to Your HostFactory default parameters of serial port are Thermal Transfer Media only Loading the RibbonPrinthead Latch and Side Access Cover Ribbon Routing Users Guide Loading Media Fully open Media Access CoverPrinthead Latch and Side Access Cover Outside Media Guide Media Sensor Adjust Knob Media Routing To change the position of the Media Spindle Changing Position of the Media Supply SpindleCalibrating Media Sensors Performing the Self Test Self Test FM4602/FM4603 Ppla Self Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 PplaSelf Test FM6402/FM4603 Pplb Self Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 PplbSelf Test FM4402 Ppla Self Test Pattern for FM4402 PplaSelf Test FM4402 Pplb Self Test Pattern for FM4402 PplbResetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings This is a blank Front Panel Panel OperationReady Media Ribbon LED IndicatorsButton Function ButtonsButton Function Pause Enter into the printers Setup menu Standard Printer With Keyboard Option installedLCD Display FM4602 and 4603 models only Abnormal Conditions With Barcode Reader OptionFront Panel Set-up Menu LCD and Button functionality in Set-up modeFM 4602 and FM 4603 models only Procedure to Enter into Set-up ModeRange Factory Default Remarks Set-up Mode Selection ItemsUsers Guide Range Factory Default Setting Display LanguageBack Panel FM 4602/4603 Standard Switch Settings Back Panel Switches FM4602 and FM4603 models onlySwitch number Special Condition Special Switch SettingsPS/2 Keyboard I/F FM4602 and FM4603 models only Command Description Parameter Factory default Command Set for PplaSystem Setting Commands Symbol Code hexadecimal Interaction CommandsCommand Description Remarks System Level CommandsCommand Description Formatting CommandsComponents Description Variables Command Editing CommandsCommand structure Command function Baaabbbcccddd Object Command Structure DescriptionSuch commands are only used for soft fonts with PCL format Font Downloading CommandsThis is a blank Command Description Parameter Command Set for PplbLEx,y,hlen,vlen D1,hadj This is a blank Printer Driver \WIN95 A\NT40 \WIN98 A\WIN2000 Driver InstallationParameter setting How to Use the DriverDetails Tab Print to the following port Orientation Media choice Device Options This is a blank Ready and Ribbon LED Blinking TroubleshootingPossible Problems Solutions Remarks Ready and Media LEDs blinkingHost indicates Printer Time Out LCD display Possible Problems and Solutions RemarksOnly the Ready LED blinks Poor printout quality RecoveryData has been sent, but there is no output from the printer Unstable ribbon roll rotationCleaning the Printhead TPH Preventive MaintenanceCleaning the media compartment Cleaning the Platen rollerThis is a blank Specification Model FM4402 Model FM4602 Model FM4603 General SpecificationsPrinter Programming Language B, Pplb Specification Model FM4402, FM4602 and FM4603Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Printer Programming Language A, PplaOptional Accessories This is a blank Serial IntroductionConnection with host Serial port settings Auto Polling Parallel CentronicsAppendix C Printer Status Appendix D Ascii Table Internal Fonts Appendix E Fonts and BAR Codes for PplaUsers Guide Users Guide Font Users Guide Courier Font Set Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar Codes Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide This is a blank Appendix F Fonts and BAR Codes for Pplb Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar Codes Users Guide Key Function KeyboardReady 203,PPLB ESC for Keybd Label SET NO. ? Copies PER LAB ? 0123456789Output Fsreader Barcode Reader11223344 AppleUsers Guide This is a blank AMT Datasouth Corp