Section 6: Troubleshooting
6.4 UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS INDICATORS
The LED indicators flash to indicate the current status of the printer. Another indicator is the built- in buzzer which sounds audible beeps to alert the user.
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STATUS | Flashes | ting low, due | The flashing should |
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RIBBON | Flashes (red) | reel is run- | using the printer. |
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LABEL | Flashes (red) | is running low | using the printer. |
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BUZZER | Beeps | error in an | command or print |
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For information on error messages and icons, proceed to the next section.
Page | GT Series Operator’s Manual |
