5.2.1Optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel Alarms
If the Printer is equipped with the Optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel, it has built in monitors for the Printer status and stock conditions. The alarm messages will be displayed on the front panel LCD display indicating the present status of the Printer, stock levels, or whether the Printer’s electronics have detected an error condition.
LCD Display |
| Alarm Description |
PROM FAULT | Power up initialization detected a PROM failure, | |
| call for service. | |
RAM FAULT | Power up initialization detected a RAM failure, | |
| call for service. | |
RTC RAM FAULT | The RTC Non Volatile RAM failed its checksum | |
| test, call for service. | |
PRINT HEAD FAULT | The Thermal Printhead Control Circuit failed, call | |
| for service. | |
ADC FAULT | The Analog to digital converter failed, call for | |
| service. | |
TOF FAULT | The Printer failed to find the top of form position. | |
| Possible causes: | |
| ∙ | Defective stock |
| ∙ | Maximum Label Length, (set from |
| communications or front panel), is smaller than | |
| one form. | |
OUT OF STOCK | The Printer is out of stock. | |
RIBBON FAULT | The ribbon system detected a fault | |
| Possible causes: | |
| ∙ | Out of ribbon |
| ∙ | Ribbon motion was prohibited |
| ∙ | Obstructions in the paper movement may cause |
|
| ribbon faults. |
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