Solving Problems; Error Messages - Epson LW-700 Quick Start Manual

Solving Problems

If you have a problem with your LabelWorks,
check the display for error messages. See the
online User's Guide for additional
troubleshooting suggestions.

Error messages

Message Explanation
Insert tape Turn the power off and install a
tape cartridge.
Check tape An incompatible tape cartridge
cartridge has been installed. Check the tape
cartridge.
Check battery The batteries may be running out
Change alkaline or installed incorrectly, non-
alkaline batteries are being used
with alkaline batteries, or old and
new batteries are being used
together. Turn the power off and
replace batteries with new ones,
or use the AC adapter. Make sure
new batteries are installed
correctly.
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Too many lines You have exceeded the maximum
number of lines. Delete the lines
indicated.
No more Sequence numbers have already
sequence No. ! been set. You can only enter one
sequence per label.
Text is too long. Entered text is too long for the
Continue? specified label length. Press
to confirm and continue printing.
The label length will be adjusted
automatically.
Insert 24 mm The label design can only be
tape! printed on 24 mm (1-inch) wide
tape.
Load wider tape Unable to print on the current
tape. Use a wider tape.
Printing length Shorten the label text.
too long!
No more barcode! Only one barcode can be added to
a label.
QR CODE too big! Do one of the following: use a
wider tape, reduce the text or cell
size, or lower the ECC (error
correction) level.
Overheated! The print head is too hot. Turn the
power off and take out the tape
cartridge. Allow the print head to
cool before trying to print again.