Troubleshooting Display Messages - Printronix SLPA7000 User Manual

Chapter 5

Troubleshooting Display Messages

Current Configuration
Prints the current SLPA configuration and helps identify the text print quality.
Left Test
Prints a pattern containing a series of ladder-type bar code symbols, starting
with four and decreasing by one symbol on each print until a single symbol
prints on the left side.This pattern helps identify ribbon wrinkle problems.
Right Test
Prints a pattern containing a series of ladder-type bar code symbols, starting
with four and decreasing by one symbol on each print until a single symbol
prints on the right side.This pattern helps identify ribbon wrinkle problems.
E-Net Test Page
This prints the ethernet statistics stored on the NIC (network interface card).
Barcode Demo
Prints text and barcodes with the barcodes positioned at the left and right
margins of the standard label media supplied with the SLPA.
NOTE: To print a complete version of self-test labels, the label stock must be
Troubleshooting Display Messages
The printer uses built-in test equipment to monitor its operation and the
condition of the print media. Various messages display indicating the status of
the printer and media stock levels. Three kinds of messages can appear on
the LCD:
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Status messages
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Configuration menus and menu options
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Fault messages
Most fault messages are cleared from the LCD by correcting the fault
condition and then pressing the PAUSE key. Fault messages that can only be
cleared by shutting down and restarting the printer are indicated by an
asterisk (*) appended to the message.
When printer logic detects a fault condition, three things happen:
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The status indicator on top of the printer flashes on and off.
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The audible alarm beeps if it has been enabled in the PRINTER
COUNTROL menu. Press PAUSE to silence the alarm.
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The control panel LCD displays a fault message.
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at least 4.65 inches wide x 3.00 inches long. If the label stock is
smaller, the SLPA will print onto multiple labels until the label is
complete.