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Troubleshooting
Error Messages
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The ERROR light flashes.
The printhead has a faulty
thermistor.
Call a service technician.
The printer prints while the
ERROR light flashes.
Caution • An improperly connected printhead data or power cable
can cause this error message. The printhead may be hot enough to
cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
The printhead temperature is
approaching its lower operating
limit.
Continue printing while the printhead
reaches the correct operating
temperature. If the error remains, the
environment may be too cold for
proper printing. Relocate the printer to
a warmer area.
The printhead data cable is not
properly connected.
Caution • Turn off (O) the printer
before performing this procedure.
Failure to do so can damage the
printhead.
1. Turn off (O) the printer.
2. Disconnect and reconnect the data
cable to the printhead.
3. Ensure that the cable connector is
fully inserted into the printhead
connector.
4. Turn on (I) the printer.
The printhead has a faulty
thermistor.
Call a service technician.
The printer stops; the
ERROR light flashes.
Caution • The printhead may be hot enough to cause severe
burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
The printhead is over temperature. Allow the printer to cool. Printing
automatically resumes when the
printhead elements cool to an
acceptable operating temperature.
Table 15 • Error Messages (Continued)
Display/
Printer Condition
Possible Cause Recommended Solution