Status Indicator Light; Printer Modes; Ready Mode: Green; Halted Mode: Red - Microcom 485TC Operator's Manual

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3.10.2

Status Indicator Light

Light Color
Solid Green
Solid Red
Solid Amber
Flashing Red

3.11 Printer Modes

The printer has three primary modes of operation. The different types of modes have an
impact on how the Print Button and the Status Indicator Light operate. This section is
intended to provide the user with an explanation of these different modes.
3.11.1

Ready Mode: GREEN

The printer is in the READY Mode when it is ready to print or has no pending activity. The
indicator light is GREEN, which indicates that the printer is ready to receive label formats
and/or commands.
Pressing the print button while in this mode generates a test ticket that contains setup
information about the printer. It is helpful to determine what mode it is in, what
communication port is active, and general operational details/
3.11.2

Halted Mode: RED

The printer is in the HALTED Mode when it has stopped due to an error condition. The
Status Indicator Light will be solid red in color when the printer has entered the HALTED
Mode. The printer will remain in this mode until the error has been corrected and cleared.
Once the error has been cleared, the printer will return to the Ready mode.
Pressing the button in this mode will cause the printer to attempt to clear the error and
return the printer to Ready mode.
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Indicates that the power is on and the printer is in a ready state.
Indicates an error has occurred. The printer will remain in this
state until the condition is removed. If an unexplained error
persists, contact your Service Representative.
Indicates that the printer is in the Boot Loader mode (MCB) and is
not running the printer application program.
A cutter error has occurred.
OR
A memory download operation was not successful.
OR
Power Spike or low voltage on the AC line. (The printer will
remain in this mode until the condition is removed and the printer
power is cycled.)
Table 3-4 Status Indicator Light Description
Description
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