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Displayed 
Message 
Description  Possible Solution(s) 
 
HEAD 
CLEANING 
FAULT 
 
The scheduled printhead 
cleaning has been exceeded 
by an amount equal to three 
times the pre-programmed 
distance. 
 
 
See Printhead Cleaning for cleaning details. 
 
To change the programmed setting, enter 
the Advanced Menu then go to Media 
Settings and select the Printhead Cleaning 
Menu.  
 
 
OUT OF STOCK 
 
The printer cannot detect the 
presence of media. 
 
If  the printer is out of stock, load media; or,   
 
• If stock is loaded, ensure that the Media 
Sensor is properly positioned; or,  
 
• If using stock with large gaps, adjust the 
Paper Out Distance; or,   
 
• Calibrate the printer. 
 
 
POSITION 
FAULT 
 
Possible causes of this fault 
include an Application 
Version update, a power 
failure or reset during a 
ribbon, out of stock or TOF 
fault, and an incomplete 
calibration process.  
 
 
Press the FEED Key in an attempt to identify 
and then clear the fault. Perform a quick 
calibration. 
 
PRINT ENGINE 
FAULT 
 
 
A problem within the print 
logic has been detected. 
 
 
Cycle printer power OFF and ON.  If the fault 
does not clear, call for service. 
 
 
RAM FAULT 
 
 
A memory failure has been 
detected. 
 
Cycle printer power OFF and ON.  If the fault 
does not clear, call for service.  
 
 
REFLECTIVE 
MODE 
CANNOT 
CALIBRATE 
 
Consistently low sensor 
readings have been detected.
 
Press any key to continue. Ensure that the 
reflective mark was inserted face down in the 
media sensor during the appropriate 
calibration step.  Also, ensure that the 
sensor is clean and that the reflective mark 
is made from carbon-based ink. Retry the 
calibration.  If the problem persists, perform 
an Advanced Entry Calibration.