Microcom 466 - Manual (Page 15)

Chapter 2 Basic Operation
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2.4 THE STATUS LIGHTS AND SOUNDS
The status lights have different functions depending upon the mode of the printer. The
following table explains the meanings.
Status Light
Color Sound Mode Meaning
Solid Green None All Power is on.
Solid Green Long Error All Memory operation unsuccessful.
Solid Green
3 Short
Beeps
All Memory operation successful.
Solid Red
Continuous
Pulsed
Beep
All
Printer error:
Caused by a paper-out, ribbon-out, take-up
full, or hardware failure. If an unexplained
condition persists, contact your service
representative.
Flashing Red
Continuous
Pulsed
Beep
All
Spike or low voltage on the AC line. The
unit will remain in this mode until the
condition is removed and the printer is
powered off.
Solid Yellow N/A All Printer is On-Line.
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2.5 LOADING PAPER
The 466 can dispense labels in a many different ways. The following two sections explain the
dispensing modes. If narrow stock is used (3.5 inches wide or less), it may be necessary to
adjust the print head support screw (see section 2.6).
Thermal Transfer Note:
The 466 will, on power-up, automatically sense a loaded ribbon and select thermal transfer
mode. Please note that the printer will not select thermal transfer mode if the ribbon is loaded
after the printer is turned on. To correct the situation simply cycle the power once the ribbon
has been loaded.