Printronix SLPA8000 User Manual page 200

Chapter 6
Troubleshooting Display Messages
Table 11. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued)
Displayed Message
Ambient light
Validator failure
BAD VFU CHANNEL
BAR CODE
IMPROPER
Data Format
BAR CODE QUIET
Zone too small
BATT HIGH VOLT
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Can User
Explanation
Correct?
Yes Ambient light is
compromising proper
scanning.
NOTE: The Validator
scanning laser cannot
work properly in a
room with excessive
ambient light, including
direct sunlight.
Yes The user tried to use
an undefined VFU
channel.
Yes Data validation error:
improper data format.
Yes Data validation error:
Quiet Zone error.
Yes This is the High Volt
Alert that can be set by
the user (factory
default = 16.0 Volts).
This fault detection is
only supported when
the ICP (Intelligent
Control Panel) option is
connected to the
printer serial port and
Battery Monitor =
Enable in the
BATTERY CONTROL
menu.
Solution
1. Minimize the ambient light
around the validator. This
may require moving the
printer to a darker area of
the room.
2. Press the PAUSE key to
clear the fault message.
Use defined channels.
Fix application so it sends data
in the correct bar code format.
1. Fix application.
2. Disable Quiet Zone Error
reports.
1. Raise the value in the High
Volt Alert option in the
BATTERY CONTROL
menu.
2. If High Volt Alert = 16.0
Volts and the fault
message remains, call
your authorized service
center.