ZEBRA
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DEsktop EpL™ pRintERs
OPERATING ESSENTIALS
INTERPRETING INDICATORS
The printer’s indicators display various printer functions and their statuses.
Identify the indicator status using the table below, then refer to the relevant troubleshooting topic overleaf.
INDICATOR COLOUR PRINTER
STATUS
SOLUTION OR REASON
OFF Off
THE PRINTER IS NOT RECEIVING POWER
Have you turned on the printer power?•
Check power connections from the wall outlet to the power supply, •
and from the power supply to the printer
SOLID GREEN On Printer printing (normal operation)•
Printer paused; ready to receive data (normal operation)•
Printer paused; waiting for user action (for example, to take a dispensed •
label or to press the Feed button)
FLASHING GREEN On
THE PRINTER IS RECEIVING DATA
Signal to begin AutoSense after turning ON printer. •
Release the Feed button
SOLID AMBER Stopped
The cover-open sensor is active. Press top cover to close and lock•
Printer has a syntax or command error. Check program and resend print job •
FLASHING RED On Firmware download in progress. Indicator lights red, then green•
Signal to begin media-length sensing after turning ON printer. •
Release the Feed button
SOLID RED Stopped Media or ribbon is out. Reload a new supply. Press Feed button to continue•
Power-up failure. Switch power OFF then back ON•
Printer ready to receive flash programming during firmware download•
Zebra is committed to offering its customers the highest-quality technical
assistance in the industry, delivering outstanding customer service and providing
a global network of quality support.
To ensure that your Zebra printer continues to work efficiently and effectively, you
need to understand the various indicators and testing procedures incorporated into
the TLP and LP series printers. This guide explains those indicators and procedures.
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