Messages and Actions
3.2 Messages and Actions
If a message (including an error code) is displayed on the LCD, take the corre-
sponding action. If the problem cannot be solved by taking the action, call your
IBM service representative.
Notes:
1. To turn off an alarm tone caused by an error, press Stop.
2. For messages displayed during initialization, which differ from the messages
below, see 2.12, “Initializing the Printer” on page 2-65.
3.2.1 Message List
Message
Meaning and action taken by the operator
à
ð
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TEST
XX
á
ñ
Meaning: The printer is conducting a self-test (See 2.3, “Powering On
and Off” on page 2-9.)
Operator Action: If this message does not change within one minute of
turning on the printer, power off the printer and power it on again.
à
ð
READY
á
ñ
Meaning: The printer is ready to print.
à
ð
READY
RECEIVE DATA
á
ñ
Meaning: The printer is receiving data.
Operator Action: Wait a moment.
à
ð
NOT READY
XXX.XX
á
ñ
Meaning: The printer is in the not ready status. (The ROM version is
displayed in the XXX.XX.)
Operator Action: To set the printer in the ready status, press Start.
à
ð
NOT READY
NO DATA
á
ñ
Meaning: CLEAR PRINT was pressed but no data was in the printer to
be printed.
Operator Action: To clear the display, press CLEAR PRINT again.
à
ð
NOT READY
RECEIVE DATA
á
ñ
(Only if connected to a PC)
Meaning: Data from the PC remains.
Operator Action: To print the data, press CLEAR PRINT.
à
ð
NOT READY
PRESS START
á
ñ
Meaning: Data is being received.
Operator Action: Press Start to continue receiving data.
à
ð
HOST TRACE
á
ñ
Meaning: The printer is set in the mode to print data from the host
system in hexadecimal notation. (See 2.13, “Host Trace Printing” on
page 2-77.)
Operator Action: To end the host trace, press Stop, then Cancel.
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Setup Instruction and Operator's Guide
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