5. TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055

5.2 Possible Problems

5.1 Error Messages (Cont.)

Error Messages

Problems/Cause

SYNTAX ERROR

While the printer is in the Download

 

mode for upgrading the firmware, it

 

receives an improper command, for

 

example, an Issue Command.

LOW BATTERY

The voltage of the Real Time Clock

 

Battery is 1.9V or less.

Other error messages

Hardware or software problems may

 

have occurred.

Solutions

Turn the printer off, and then on again.

Hold down the [RESTART] key until “<1>RESET” is displayed. If you would like to keep using the same battery even after “LOW BATTERY” error occurs, set the Low battery check function to OFF, and set the date and time to the real time. As long as the power is on, the Real Time Clock will function.

Section 2.9.6

However, once the power is turned off, the date and time will be reset.

Call a TOSHIBA TEC authorized service representative for replacement of the battery.

Turn the printer off and then on. If this does not solve the problem, turn off the printer again, and call a TOSHIBA TEC authorised service representative.

5.2Possible Problems

This section describes problems that may occur when using the printer, and their causes and solutions.

Possible Problems

 

Causes

 

The printer will not

1.

The Power Cord is disconnected.

 

turn on.

2.

The AC outlet is not functioning

 

 

 

correctly.

 

 

3.

The fuse has blown, or the circuit

 

 

 

breaker has tripped.

 

The media is not fed.

1.

The media is not loaded properly.

 

 

2.

The printer is in an error condition.

 

 

A feed or an issue was attempted not on

 

Pressing the [FEED]

 

key in the initial state

the following default conditions.

results in an error.

 

Sensor type: Feed gap sensor

 

 

Printing method: Thermal transfer

 

 

Media pitch: 76.2 mm

Solutions

1.Plug in the Power Cord.

2.Make sure that the power is supplied using another electric appliance.

3.Check the fuse or breaker.

1.Load the media properly.

Section 2.4.

2.Solve the error in the Message Display. (See Section 5.1 for more

detail.)

Change the print condition by using the printer driver or a print command so that it corresponds to your printing conditions. Then, clear the error state by pressing the [RESTART] key.

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