Zebra TLP-2844 User Manual - page 43

Troubleshooting

What the Status Light is Telling You

Color

Status

Solution or Reason

None

off

1.

Check power connection from the A.C. outlet to power

supply to printer.

Green

constant

1.

Printer printing (normal operation).

2.

Printer paused; ready to receive data (normal operation).

3.

Printer paused; waiting for user action (for example, to take

a dispensed label or to tap the feed button).

Amber

constant

1.

The cover open sensor is active.  Press top cover to close

and lock.

2.

Printer has a syntax or command error.  Check program

and resend print job.

Red

blinking

1.

Firmware download in progress.  Indicator lights red, then

green.

2.

Signal to begin media length sensing after turning ON

printer.  Release the feed button.

constant

1.

Media or ribbon is out.  Reload a new supply.  Press feed

button to continue.

2.

Power-up failure.  Switch power OFF then back ON.

3.

Printer ready to receive flash programming during firmware

download.

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