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mromeroSep 23, 2025
What does 'Buffer Near Full' mean on my Panduit PTR3E and how do I fix it?
- AAmanda ParkerSep 23, 2025
If your Panduit Printer displays a 'Buffer Near Full' message, slow down the transmission rate.

What does 'Buffer Near Full' mean on my Panduit PTR3E and how do I fix it?
If your Panduit Printer displays a 'Buffer Near Full' message, slow down the transmission rate.
Why is the ERROR light on my Panduit PTR3E Printer?
The ERROR light on your Panduit Printer indicates that either the Print Head Assembly or the Label Hold-Down is not closed and latched in position. To resolve this, close and latch the Print Head Assembly or the Label Hold-Down.
What to do if the LABEL and RIBBON lights are on in my Panduit Printer?
If both the LABEL and RIBBON lights are illuminated on your Panduit Printer, it could mean that the labels or ribbons are incorrectly loaded. Make sure that the labels and ribbons are loaded correctly.
What to do if my Panduit PTR3E Printer shows a Framing Error?
If your Panduit Printer indicates a Framing Error, cycle the power off and on.
What causes a 'framing error' message on Panduit Printer?
A 'framing error' message on your Panduit Printer may be caused by inconsistencies with the Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, or Stop Bits in relation to your host computer. To fix this, choose the Panduit defaults (all DIP switches in the OFF position) to achieve 9600 baud, no parity, 8 databits, and 1 stop bit.
What does 'Ribbon Near End' mean on my Panduit PTR3E Printer and how do I fix it?
If your Panduit Printer displays a 'Ribbon Near End' message, replace the ribbon with a full roll.
How to fix a Ribbon End error on Panduit PTR3E?
To resolve a Ribbon End error indicated by the LED and LCD message on your Panduit Printer, open and close the Head Lever, or open and close the Label Hold-down.
How to fix a Media Error on Panduit PTR3E Printer?
To resolve a Media Error indicated by the LED and LCD message on your Panduit Printer, open and close the Head Lever.
How to fix an EEPROM Error on Panduit PTR3E?
To resolve an EEPROM Error indicated by the LED and LCD message on your Panduit Printer, cycle the power off and on.
How to fix a PARITY ERROR on Panduit PTR3E?
To resolve a PARITY ERROR indicated by the LED and LCD message on your Panduit Printer, cycle the power off and on.
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Instructions and supplies needed for cleaning the printer's critical printing components.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing and installing a new print head.
A table detailing LED indicators, LCD messages, and audible beeps for error conditions.