Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Procedures

ERROR MESSAGES (printer will not operate)

Problem / Symptom

Description or Cause

Possible Solution *

 

 

 

CHECK RIBBON

Ribbon may be improperly

Reload ribbon cartridge. Refer

 

installed.

to Chapter 2 for details on

 

 

loading a ribbon cartridge.

 

 

 

OUT OF RIBBON

Ribbon may be entirely used

Load a new ribbon cartridge.

 

 

Refer to Chapter 2 for details on

 

 

loading a ribbon cartridge.

 

 

 

MECHANICAL ERROR

A mechanical error occurred;

Remove jammed card.

 

e.g., card jam.

 

 

 

 

COVER OPEN

The cover is open.

Make sure that the cover is

 

 

completely and securely closed.

 

 

 

PARAMETER ERROR

A parameter error occurred.

Reset the Printer, and try

 

 

printing the card again.

 

 

 

COMMAND ERROR

A command error occurred.

Reset the Printer, and try

 

 

printing the card again.

 

 

 

CONTACT ERROR

A contact error occurred.

Reset the Printer, and try

 

 

printing the card again.

 

 

 

CONTACTLESS ERROR

A contactless error occurred.

Reset the Printer, and try

 

 

printing the card again.

 

 

 

INVALID CONTACT DATA

The contact data is invalid.

Reset the Printer, and try

 

 

printing the card again.

 

 

 

INVALID CONTACTLESS DATA

The contactless data is invalid.

Reset the Printer, and try

 

 

printing the card again.

 

 

 

* If the problem persists, contact Technical Support; see Appendix D.

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