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EXP-1080 JLR Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
If you have problems with the display or printer try these
troubleshooting suggestions:
Problems with the display
The display does not turn on:
• Check the connection to the battery.
• The analyzer’s internal batteries may need to be re-
placed.
The display ickers or is dim:
• The contrast may need to be adjusted in the Utility
menu.
• The analyzer’s internal batteries may need to be re-
placed.
The STATUS LED Flashes
When a printer fault occurs, the STATUS LED ashes. You
can identify the fault by the number of sequential ashes:
Sequence Condition Solution
* * * No paper Insert new paper
** ** ** Thermal head too hot Allow head to cool
*** *** *** Batteries weak Recharge printer batteries for
16 hours
Data Will Not Print
• If the IR transmitter and receiver are not aligned, all the
data may not print. The infrared ports on the top of the
analyzer and on the printer below the MODE button
should be pointed directly at each other. The maximum
distance for reliable transmission between the ports is
17 in (45 cm).
To realign, press the END button to cancel the print job.
Verify alignment between the analyzer and printer; then
try to print the test results again.
• Make sure the printer is on. The printer shuts o after 2
minutes of inactivity to conserve the batteries. To turn
the printer on, briey press the MODE button. The
green STATUS light should turn on. Make sure you are
using the Midtronics printer. Other printers may not be
compatible.
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting