Problems When Powering On the Printer
Problem
The printer does not turn on
when you press the Power
ON/OFF button on the control
panel.
Individual indicators on the
control panel come on.
Possible Cause
•
When the printer is
powered from the mains
through its transformer:
The transformer's power cord
is not properly attached to
the printer and/or not
properly plugged into a
working electrical outlet.
•
When the printer is
powered from the car
battery through the car
lighter adapter:
The car lighter adapter is not
properly attached to the
printer and/or to a working
car cigarette lighter socket.
•
When the printer is
powered by rechargeable
batteries:
Six fully charged 2-2.3 Ah
Nickel Cadmium (niCd) or
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
batteries are not inserted, or
the batteries are not fully
charged.
Specific printer error as signalled
by the indicator.
Corrective Action
1
Unplug the transformer's
power cords from the printer
and from the electrical outlet
and then plug them back in.
2
If the ON/OFF button is not
illuminated make sure that
the electrical outlet is
working by attaching
another appliance that you
know works into it and then
turn on the appliance.
1
Unplug the cigarette lighter
adapter from the printer and
from the car socket and then
plug it back in.
2
Make sure that the car
cigarette lighter socket is
working by attaching
another device (such as a
mobile phone) that you
know works into it and then
turn on the device.
•
Remove and reinsert the
batteries correctly, or
recharge the batteries.
•
Check the corrective action
for the corresponding
indicator that is explained in
"Meaning of the Indicators
on the Control Panel".
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