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TCX-85
Error Messages
In the event of an error, a message will appear in the display.
The possible error messages are listed in the following table
along with their probable causes and solutions.
Note
–
The Reset button is recessed, so it will require using
an object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen to press.
Table: Error Messages
Error
Cause
Solution
Er 01
Home Position
Error,
Carriage
Stuck.
Unlock cover and remove. Set TCX-85 on side
with the ribbon side up. Press the
Reset
button to
reset the printer carriage and blow air into the
printer platen to remove or dislodge jammed
objects (i.e., staples).
Er 02
Motor Sensor
Error,
Carriage
Stuck.
Unlock cover and remove. Set TCX-85 on side
with the ribbon side up. Press the
Reset
button to
reset the printer carriage and blow air into the
printer platen to remove or dislodge jammed
objects. If the error reoccurs, check the wires and
cables to verify all components are connected
properly.
Er 03
Motor Moving
Error.
Unlock cover and remove. Press the
Reset
button
to reset the printer carriage and the time should
reappear on the display. Replace the cover and try
to stamp a card again so you can hear the
machine attempting to stamp.
Er 04
Print Buffer
Empty.
User has configured clock for symbol printing
without entering a symbol for line 1 or line 2.
Select a pre-defined print format or re-configure
symbol printing.
Er 05
Print Buffer
Full.
User has configured clock for symbol printing with
more than allowed number of dots per line. This
error could also occur with a pre-defined print
format and overwriting print/minutes/year format.
To correct this problem, select a pre-defined print
format or enter less than 160 dots per line. In this
instance the clock will ignore the print request and
display the error.
