Printronix SL5000 User Manual page 337

Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued)
Displayed Message
PAPER OUT
TIMEOUT
PARITY ERROR
POOR SCANNING
Check Head&Heat
POOR SCANNING
Check media
POOR SCANNING
Inspect head
POWER SAVER
MODE
Can User
Explanation
Correct?
Yes In the CT emulation
with a coax interface, a
time-out message is
sent to the host if paper
is not loaded within 10
minutes after PAUSE
was pressed to clear a
paper out fault.
Yes Parity error (serial
interface).
Yes Data validation failure:
The ratio between bar
code elements is too
small.
Yes Data validation failure:
The bar code is only
good in small bands
that are difficult to
scan.
Yes/No Data validation failure:
Defects failure;
blemishes with the bar
code are detected.
Yes This is a status
message. The printer
is in low-energy idle
state, the fan and
higher voltages are off,
and only +5Vdc logic
circuits are active.
Fault Messages
Solution
Load media and run a print
test. If the message persists,
contact your authorized service
representative.
Check your serial host
interface parameter settings. If
necessary, change them so
they match the settings of the
attached host.
Adjust heat/speed/pressure.
Check for ribbon wrinkle. Roll
wrinkled area onto take-up
spindle.
1. Check paper and ribbon to
make sure they are clean,
unwrinkled, and installed
properly.
2. Clean printhead.
3. If message persists,
replace the printhead.
No action required.
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