Printer Operation
LED Functions
1POWER LED
It lights up when printer power is turned on. (green)
2PRINT LED
This is lit when the printer is able to print. (green)
3CONDITION LED
This is on when selecting settings. (orange)
4ERROR LED
This is lit or flashes when the printer is in error status. (red)
Table of Alarm and Error Indications
Normal Operating Mode
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In addition to normal operating mode, when an abnormal condition is detected in the printer, an alarm sounds and each LED either lights up or flashes to indicate the type of error.
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When the STOP key has been pushed |
| OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Abnormal head temperature | ON | OFF | ON | OFF | OFF | |
Abnormal motor temperature | ON | OFF | OFF | ON | OFF | |
Head open |
| OFF | OFF |
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Media end |
| OFF | OFF | ON | OFF | |
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Media out |
| OFF | ON | OFF | ON | OFF |
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Abnormal head resistance |
| OFF | ON | OFF | OFF | ON |
Ribbon feed error |
| OFF |
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Ribbon end |
| OFF |
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Communication error |
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(reception buffer overrun) |
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Communication error |
| OFF | ON | OFF | OFF | |
(parity, framing) |
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Communication error |
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(transmission buffer overflow) |
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Auto cutter abnormality |
| OFF | OFF | ON |
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(jamming etc.) |
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Auto cutter temperature abnormal | ON | OFF | OFF | ON | OFF | |
Time Axis 
: ON, 
: OFF
Wide on/off marks indicate slow LED flashing.
Small circle on/off marks indicate quick LED flashing.
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