Brady BBP81 User Manual page 94

88 Troubleshooting
LCD Error Messages
LCD Display/
Printer Condition
WARNING
RIBBON IN
The ERROR light flashes.
ERROR CONDITION
PAPER OUT
The printer stops; the
ERROR light flashes.
ERROR CONDITION
HEAD OPEN
The printer stops; the
ERROR light flashes.
THERMISTOR
FAULT
The ERROR light flashes.
WARNING
HEAD COLD
THERMISTOR
FAULT
ERROR CONDITION
HEAD ELEMENT
The printer stops; the
ERROR light is on; the
printer cycles through these
three messages.
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Table 15 • LCD Error Messages (Continued)
Possible Cause
Ribbon is loaded, but the printer is
set for direct thermal mode.
The media is not loaded or is
loaded incorrectly.
Misaligned media sensor.
The printer is set for
noncontinuous media, but
continuous media is loaded.
The printhead is not fully closed.
The head open sensor is not
working properly.
The printhead has a faulty
thermistor..
Caution • An improperly connected printhead data or power cable
can cause these error messages. The printhead may be hot
enough to cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
The printhead data cable is not
properly connected.
BAD
The printhead has a faulty
thermistor.
Recommended Solution
Ribbon is not required with direct
thermal media. If you are using direct
thermal media, remove the ribbon. This
error message will not affect printing.
If you are using thermal transfer media,
which requires ribbon, set the printer
for Thermal Transfer mode. See
Print Method on page
Load media correctly. See
on page
Check position of the media sensor.
Install proper media type, or reset
printer for current media type and
perform calibration.
Close printhead completely.
Call a service technician.
Call a service technician.
Caution • Turn off ( O ) the printer
before performing this procedure.
Failure to do so can damage the
printhead.
1. Turn off (
2. Disconnect and reconnect the data
3. Ensure that the cable connector is
4. Turn on (
Call a service technician.
BBP81 User Manual
61.
Load Media
34.
O ) the printer.
cable to the printhead.
fully inserted into the printhead
connector.
I ) the printer.
Select
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