AMT Datasouth 4000 manual Appendix C Printer Status

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Appendix C: PRINTER STATUS

The printer has built-in monitors for the status. If the printer is equipped with the LCD module the printer status can be displayed on it. The display on LCD is just for models FM4602 and FM4603.

LCD display	Blinking LED	Description

PAUSE	READY	The printer is in a pause state. Press
		PAUSE or CANCEL to return to normal
		state.

MEDIA OUT	MEDIA	The media is uninstalled or used up. Load
	READY	new media to the printer.
	READY

RIBBON OUT	RIBBON	The ribbon is uninstalled or end-of-ribbon
	READY	occurred. Load new ribbon to the printer.
	READY	If using Direct Thermal media verify that
		If using Direct Thermal media verify that
		Switch 1 is off.

SERIAL IO ERROR	READY	The format or baud rate of the RS-232
		communication may be incorrect. Verify
		host and switches 6 to 8.

CUTTER FAILED	READY	The cutter can not cut off the media, check
		the media and cutter.

MEMORY FULL	READY	The printer buffer is full. Possibly caused
		by the loaded soft fonts, graphics or forms.
		Check the format of these data.

HEAD OPEN	READY	The printhead latch is not closed. To print
		the label the head latch must be closed.

P. SENSOR O.R.	READY	The media sensor is out of range during
		calibration. Make sure the media is
		installed and the label sensor is put under
		the media.

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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 Installation and Configuration Setting up the PrinterFM 4402 Back Panel Connecting the Power Cord Power Cord ConnectionConnecting the Printer to Your Host Communication CableFactory default parameters of serial port are Loading the Ribbon Thermal Transfer Media onlyPrinthead Latch and Side Access Cover Ribbon Routing Users Guide Fully open Media Access Cover Loading MediaPrinthead Latch and Side Access Cover Outside Media Guide Media Sensor Adjust Knob Media Routing Changing Position of the Media Supply Spindle To change the position of the Media SpindleCalibrating Media Sensors Performing the Self Test Self Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 Ppla Self Test FM4602/FM4603 PplaSelf Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 Pplb Self Test FM6402/FM4603 PplbSelf Test Pattern for FM4402 Ppla Self Test FM4402 PplaSelf Test Pattern for FM4402 Pplb Self Test FM4402 PplbResetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings This is a blank Panel Operation Front PanelLED Indicators Ready Media RibbonButtons Button FunctionButton Function Pause Enter into the printers Setup menu With Keyboard Option installed LCD Display FM4602 and 4603 models onlyStandard Printer With Barcode Reader Option Abnormal ConditionsLCD and Button functionality in Set-up mode Front Panel Set-up MenuProcedure to Enter into Set-up Mode FM 4602 and FM 4603 models onlySet-up Mode Selection Items Range Factory Default RemarksUsers Guide Setting Display Language Range Factory DefaultBack Panel FM 4602/4603 Back Panel Switches FM4602 and FM4603 models only Standard Switch SettingsSpecial Switch Settings Switch number Special ConditionPS/2 Keyboard I/F FM4602 and FM4603 models only Command Set for Ppla System Setting CommandsCommand Description Parameter Factory default Interaction Commands Symbol Code hexadecimalSystem Level Commands Command Description RemarksFormatting Commands Command DescriptionEditing Commands Command structure Command functionComponents Description Variables Command Object Command Structure Description BaaabbbcccdddFont Downloading Commands Such commands are only used for soft fonts with PCL formatThis is a blank Command Set for Pplb Command Description ParameterLEx,y,hlen,vlen D1,hadj This is a blank Printer Driver Driver Installation \WIN95 A\NT40 \WIN98 A\WIN2000How to Use the Driver Parameter settingDetails Tab Print to the following port Orientation Media choice Device Options This is a blank Troubleshooting Possible Problems Solutions RemarksReady and Media LEDs blinking Ready and Ribbon LED BlinkingLCD display Possible Problems and Solutions Remarks Only the Ready LED blinksHost indicates Printer Time Out Recovery Data has been sent, but there is no output from the printerUnstable ribbon roll rotation Poor printout qualityPreventive Maintenance Cleaning the Printhead TPHCleaning the Platen roller Cleaning the media compartmentThis is a blank General Specifications Specification Model FM4402 Model FM4602 Model FM4603Specification Model FM4402, FM4602 and FM4603 Fonts, Bar Codes and GraphicsPrinter Programming Language A, Ppla Printer Programming Language B, PplbOptional Accessories This is a blank Introduction SerialConnection with host Serial port settings Parallel Centronics Auto PollingAppendix C Printer Status Appendix D Ascii Table Appendix E Fonts and BAR Codes for Ppla Internal FontsUsers 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 Keyboard Key FunctionReady 203,PPLB ESC for Keybd 0123456789 Label SET NO. ? Copies PER LAB ?Output Barcode Reader FsreaderApple 11223344Users Guide This is a blank AMT Datasouth Corp