Table 13. LCD Message Troubleshooting
DIRECT THERMAL
Remove Ribbon
This is the normal
reminder message
when you change the
Media > Handling > Print Mode setting from
Transfer to Direct.
1.
Remove ribbon from the
ribbon supply and ribbon
take-up
spindles in the
printer.
2.
If ribbon is required for
printing, change the Print
Mode back
to Transfer.
ERROR: DC
PROGRAM
NOT VALID
The printer cannot find
the data controller
program or the
validation checksum is
corrupt.
1.
Power off the printer for 15
seconds, then power back on.
2.
Download the emulation software again.
3.
If the problem persists, contact
your authorized customer
service representative.
ERROR: IPDS needs
300
DPI Head
The printer has
detected a 203 DPI
printhead installed with
IPDS
software
downloaded. IPDS
software only supports
the 300 DPI
printhead.
1.
Power off the printer and
replace the 203 DPI printhead
with
a 300 DPI printhead.
ERROR: PROGRAM
NOT
COMPATIBLE
The printer is not
compatible with the
downloaded program.
1.
Power off the printer for 15
seconds, then power back on.
2.
If the problem persists, contact
your authorized customer
service representative.
The printer does not
see a program in flash
memory.
1.
Power off the printer for 15
seconds, then power back on.
2.
If the problem persists, contact
your authorized customer
service representative.