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5-1.  Error Indicators

(1) Recoverable errors

Check the recovery conditions. The printer can be recovered while maintaining its current status.

Error description

POWER

ERROR

Recovery condition

Thermal head high 

temperature detection 

error

Flashes at 

1-second 

intervals

Off

The printer recovers automatically when the thermal head cools.

Paper near end

On

Flashes at 

4-second 

intervals

The printer recovers when you set a new paper roll and close the cover.

Cover open error

On

On

The printer recovers when you close the cover.

Paper out error

On

Flashes at 

1-second  

intervals

The printer recovers when you set a new paper roll and close the cover.

(2) Unrecoverable errors

Turn the printer off, check the recovery conditions, and then turn the printer back on.  
If the same error occurs after you turn the printer back on, the printer needs to be repaired.

Error description

POWER

ERROR

Cause

Recovery condition

Cutter error

Off

Flashes at 

0.25-second 

intervals

Paper cutting in progress error

After you restart the printer, the 

printer recovers when the mobile 

cutter returns to its home position. 

(Note 3, 4)

Flash memory error

Off

Flashes at 

1-second  

intervals

Flash memory access error

-

RAM error

Off

Flashes at 

2-second 

intervals

RAM access error

-

Head thermistor error

Off

Flashes at 

3-second  

intervals

Detection of head thermistor 

error

-

Power voltage error

Off

Flashes at 

4-second 

intervals

Detection of power voltage error

Check the condition of the power 

supply, and restart the printer.

Note 1: If an unrecoverable error occurs, turn the power off immediately.

2: A power voltage error may be a result of a power supply malfunction.
3: If the paper is jammed, turn the power off, clear the jammed paper, and then turn the power back on.  

For details, see section 6-2, “Removing Paper Jams”.

4: If the mobile cutter cannot return to its home position or the printer cannot perform initial operations, 

manually unlock the cutter. For details, see section 6-3, “Releasing the Cutter Lock”.

If other unrecoverable errors occur, contact the dealer that you bought the product from for repairs.

5. Troubleshooting

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Страница 1: ...Hardware Manual THERMAL PRINTER TP4000...

Страница 2: ...l environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio commu...

Страница 3: ...er On 7 3 5 Connecting to a Peripheral Device 7 3 6 Loading a Paper Roll 8 3 7 Changing the Paper Width 10 3 8 Setup Precautions 11 4 Attaching the Accessories 13 4 1 Attaching the Holder Plate 13 5 T...

Страница 4: ...extreme heat 6 Make sure that the surrounding area is clean dry and free of dust 7 Make sure that the printer is connected to a reliable power outlet It should not be on the same electric circuit as c...

Страница 5: ...onnect this to a telephone line Peripheral drive connector Connects to an AC adapter Power inlet Connects to a host PC through a USB cable USB port Connects to a host PC through a cable Interface conn...

Страница 6: ...ace Cable to the PC 3 1 1 USB Cable Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC 3 1 2 Parallel Cable Connect the parallel cable to a parallel port on your PC 3 1 3 RS 232C Cable Connect the RS 232C...

Страница 7: ...ht the product from if you are unsure about what cable to use Before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable be sure to disconnect theAC adapter s power cord from the outlet 3 2 1 USB Cable To...

Страница 8: ...le to the connector on the RS 232C interface board and tighten the left and right screws 3 2 2 Parallel Cable To connect a parallel cable follow the procedure given below 1 Make sure that the AC adapt...

Страница 9: ...wer cord from the outlet 1 Connect the AC adapter to the power cord 2 Connect the AC adapter to the connector on the printer 3 Insert the power cable plug into an AC outlet CAUTION When disconnecting...

Страница 10: ...lug Follow the procedure given below 1 Make sure that the AC adapter s power cord is not connected to the outlet 2 Connect the modular jack plug to the peripheral drive connector on the rear panel of...

Страница 11: ...get your fingers caught when opening or closing the printer s rear cover 3 After the rear cover is closed the printer performs initial operations from paper feeding to paper cutting Do not open the re...

Страница 12: ...outer diameters Inner diameter 12 1 mm external diameter 18 1 mm Printed surface Outer edge of roll You cannot use inner wrapped paper rolls Note 1 Do not glue or tape the paper roll and shaft core t...

Страница 13: ...the paper width from 79 5 mm to 57 5 mm 1 Remove the paper roll guide 2 As shown in the figure insert the paper roll guide in the groove 3 Secure the paper roll guide in place by pushing the section...

Страница 14: ...the tear bar There is a cutter or tear bar inside the paper outlet slot Never put your hand in the slot regardless of whether or not the printer is in operation You must open the printer cover to repl...

Страница 15: ...sandpaper etc Do not touch the thermal print head heating element Doing so may make it dirty which will decrease the printing quality Static electricity can damage the driver IC and other components...

Страница 16: ...age Be sure to have qualified personnel install the specified screws and printer to the wall Star is not responsible for any accidents or injuries that occur as a result of improper in stallation misu...

Страница 17: ...over 5 Insert the roll paper as shown Note 1 The printer s weight is approximately 2 4 kg when the largest diameter roll paper is loaded Use screws on the wall that have both shear strength and pullin...

Страница 18: ...ond intervals Paper cutting in progress error After you restart the printer the printer recovers when the mobile cutter returns to its home position Note 3 4 Flash memory error Off Flashes at 1 second...

Страница 19: ...Do not pull on the paper with the rear cover closed Doing so may cause damage to or deformation of parts such as the thermal head and the rubber roller 4 Load the paper roll straight and gently close...

Страница 20: ...ed paper Note When removing jammed paper be careful not to damage the printer In particular the thermal head is easily damaged so do not touch it 4 Turn the knob in front of the cutter in the directio...

Страница 21: ...the dirt from the rubber roller Clean the entire rubber roller by rotating it 7 3 Paper Holder Clean the paper holder of debris dust paper particles etc that may have accumulated Note 1 The thermal h...

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