Troubleshooting

LCD Error Messages

Table 11 • LCD Error Messages (Continued)

LCD

Possible Cause

Recommended Solution

 

 

 

 

 

RIBBON IN

Ribbon is loaded, but the printer

• To operate in Direct Thermal mode, remove the

 

is set for Direct Thermal mode.

 

ribbon.

 

 

• To operate in Thermal Transfer mode, leave the

 

 

 

ribbon loaded and change the print method to

 

 

 

Thermal Transfer. See Selecting Print Method

 

 

 

on page 45.

 

 

• Ensure that the printer driver and/or software

 

 

 

settings are correctly set (if applicable).

 

 

 

 

 

HEAD TOO HOT

The printhead is over

Printing automatically resumes when the printhead

 

temperature.

elements cool to an acceptable operating

 

 

temperature.

 

 

 

 

Caution • The printhead is hot and can

 

 

 

 

cause severe burns. Allow the printhead

 

 

 

 

to cool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrostatic Discharge Caution •

 

 

 

 

Observe proper electrostatic safety

 

 

 

 

precautions when handling any static-

 

 

 

 

sensitive components such as circuit

 

 

 

 

boards and printheads.

CLEAN HEAD NOW The printhead requires cleaning. Clean the printhead according to the instructions in Printhead and Platen Roller on page 91.

Caution • The printhead is hot and can cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.

Electrostatic Discharge Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any static- sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.

If the message does not go away after the printhead is cleaned, open the printhead and then close it.

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