Star Micronics SP298 Recoverable Errors, Non-recoverable Errors, Data Receive Error

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Errors

There are three types of errors: recoverable errors that require some action by you before they clear, non-recoverableerrors that require servicing by an authorized service provider, and a data receive error. Errors are indicated by and audible buzzer and the indicators.

Recoverable Errors

		Indicators
Error Type				Recovery
	POWER	RELEASE	PAPER OUT
Paper jam
Carriage motor lockup		Flashing		Correct the cause of the problem and
Abnormal home position signal				then press RELEASE.
Abnormal timing signal

Non-recoverable Errors

		Indicators
Error Type				Recovery
	POWER	RELEASE	PAPER OUT
RAM read/write				Turn off the printer, then after waiting a
	Off	On	On	few minutes, turn the printer back on. If
CPU lockup				the printer does not recover, contact
				your nearest service provider.

Data Receive Error

This type of error is caused whenever a problem is encountered during data receipt. The method used by the printer to recover from a data receive error depends on the current command mode.

Command mode	Data Receive Error Recover Procedure
Star mode	The printer prints a question mark.
ESC/POS mode	Memory switch 4-0=0 : The printer prints a question mark.
	Memory switch 4-0=1 : The printer discards the received data.

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