Error Messages, LCD Display, Alarm Description | Datamax PE instruction

7.2 Error Messages

The printer's control electronics monitors various operations. If a problem is detected, an error message will be displayed. The following is a list of error messages with some possible causes and solutions.

During power up the following alarms could be displayed:

LCD Display

QSPN!GBVMU!!!!!

!!

Alarm Description

The system detected a PROM failure.

Call for service.

SBN!GBVMU!!!!!!

!!

The system detected a RAM failure.

Call for service.

SUD!SBN!GBVMU!!

!!

The system detected a real-time clock RAM failure.

Try to clear the fault by cycling the printer off and on again. If it does not clear, call for service.

Other messages that could appear during operation are:

LCD Display

BED!GBVMU

Alarm Description

The system detected an Analog-to-Digital Converter failure.

Try to clear the fault by cycling the printer off and on again. If it does not clear, call for service.

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PE Series Operator’s Manual Page 88-2082-01 Rev. C1 Page Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Contents Using Your Printer Appendix C Appendix aAppendix B Appendix DPage Printer Overview IntroductionRight-Hand Model Standard Features About This Printer Optional Features PE Series Operator’s Manual Before Using This Printer Getting Started Inspecting the Printer General Overview Right-Hand Model, External Front View Right-hand Model, Interior Front View Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Printer Loading Media Head-Lift Lever Media Loading Media Loading detail Loading Ribbon Thermal Transfer Ribbon Loading Path J-Hook Ribbon Removal Removal of a Partially Used Roll of Ribbon Removal of a Completely Used Ribbon Installing a Flash Cartridge Flash Cartridge Connector Location 10 Inserting the Memory Cartridge Printing a Configuration Label 11 Configuration Label PE Series Operator’s Manual Configuration Label Explanation Test Pattern Label 12 Test Pattern Label Pin 4 Not Used Applicator ConnectionApplicator Port Pin Assignments Pin function explanation Pin # Function Direction 13 End Print Signal Options Options Port DescriptionOptions Port Pin Assignments PE Series Operator’s Manual Using Your Printer Using the Printer’s Front PanelControl Buttons Lights Menu KeypadLCD Contrast Accessing the Menu Tree Basic Functions Factory preset Value range Advanced Setup PE Output Signal Heat Setting Backfeed CntrlRibbon Low Backfeed Speed Print SpeedSlew Speed Label Width Symbol Set Factory SettingsModify Password Security Check Feedback Mode ProdigyPlus ModePause Mode Offset Bias *220 Test Mode Comm Setup *PORTA *9600 *8 *N *1 *BOTH Control Codes Test I/O Test PrintFront Panel Serial Loopback Print File Installed OptionsPrint Directory Copy Module Sensor Definitions Inputs Sensor Name Possible Condition PE Series Operator’s Manual Media Sensor Adjustment Media Width Adjustment Example of the Media Width Adjustment Label Start of Print Label Presentation Setting Start of Print and Peel Position Controlling Print Quality PE Series Operator’s Manual Interior Exterior Cleaning Schedule Printer Cleaning ScheduleArea Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Platen Roller Troubleshooting Tips Printer fails to power up no lights Black boxes in display Skips Labels every other No Print Poor Print Quality Missing Data in the printed label Error Messages Alarm DescriptionLCD Display BQQMJDBUPS!CVTZ DPWFS!PQFO!GBVM U IFBE!VQ!GBVMU PVU!PG!TUPDL QSJOUIFBE!GMU SJCCPO!GBVMU SJC!TBWFS!GBVMU UPG!GBVMU Character Dump Mode Ascii Character Dump LabelPage Ascii Control Chart Appendix a PE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix B Available Fonts and Barcodes Table B-2 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Human-Readable FontsTable B-1 Human-Readable Font Sizes Font Matrix Sizes Charac. Per Inch Dot 203 Height WidthPage Identifies the internal Triumvirate font Barcode Fonts Table B-3 Valid Bar Code Font Ascii Characters PE Series Operator’s Manual Barcode O Barcode S Barcode T Barcode z Appendix C Cable ListingTable C-1 Serial Cable Requirements PE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix D Applicator Port Test Box PE Series Operator’s Manual Error Codes Appendix E PE Series Operator’s Manual Printing Printer SpecificationsAppendix F Communications Physical ElectricalEnvironmental Media Fonts and Bar Codes Printer Dimensions Figure F-1 Print Engine Critical Dimensions Media Specifications Table F-1 Acceptable Media Specifications Media and Ribbon Basics Table F-2 Media and Ribbon OverviewLabel Type Print Image Ribbon Type Speed Energy Durability Appendix G Menu Tree PE Series Operator’s Manual Printer Warranty InformationAppendix H Thermal printhead Warranty Service Procedures General Warranty Provisions Limitation of Liability PE Series Operator’s Manual