Troubleshooting, Other messages – Sony UP-DR150 User Manual
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Other messages
When the following messages appear even though the 
ALARM indicator does not light, take the remedy next 
to each message.
Troubleshooting
Before submitting the product for repair, please recheck 
the following. If the unit still does not operate properly, 
contact your supplier or the nearest Sony Service Center.
PAPER END
Paper corresponding to the designated 
number of sheets has been used up.
tLoad a new ink ribbon and paper 
roll. (page 8)
RIBBON END
Ink ribbon corresponding to the 
designated number of sheets has been 
used up.
tLoad a new ink ribbon and paper 
roll. (page 8)
RIBBON ERROR
Something is wrong with the data on 
the IC seal attached to the ink ribbon.
tReplace the ink ribbon and paper 
roll with a new ink ribbon and 
paper roll. (page 8)
UNKNOWN 
RIBBON
•
The ink ribbon that is not supported 
by the current firmware version of 
the printer may be loaded.
tConfirm the version of the 
firmware of the printer, and then 
access the site to get the latest 
information on the printer, or 
contact your supplier or the 
nearest Sony Service Center. 
(page 24)
•
A different ink ribbon for the 
printer may be loaded.
tConfirm whether or not the 
loaded ink ribbon is for the 
printer. (page 29)
Message
Description and remedy
HEAD IN COOLING
The thermal head is too hot.
tWait for the message to disappear. 
Printing will then resume 
automatically.
PLEASE WAIT
The printer has ejected a printout 
because it has received a stop 
command or the printer has stopped 
printing due to some problem.
tWait for the message to disappear.
Message
Description and Remedy
Problem
Cause and Remedy
Cannot load the paper
•
The paper holders are attached 
without matching the color of the 
paper holders and the tapes attached 
on the paper roll correctly.
tAttach the paper holders to the 
paper roll correctly. (page 8)
•
The paper roll is inserted with the 
right and left sides reversed.
tInsert the paper roll in the paper 
cartridge correctly. (page 11)
The printer does not 
feed the correct 
amount of paper 
automatically when 
you close the front 
door after loading the 
paper roll and ink 
ribbon.
•
The printer is not turned on.
tTurn on the printer on.
•
The paper holders are attached to 
the paper roll without matching the 
color of the paper holders and the 
tapes on the paper roll and that 
paper roll with the paper holders are 
inserted with the right and left sides 
reversed. 
tAttach the paper holders to the 
paper roll correctly, and then 
insert this paper roll in the paper 
cartridge correctly. (pages 8 and 
11)
Cannot load the ink 
ribbon
You may be trying to load the spools of 
the ink ribbon wrongly.
tLoad the ink ribbon after matching 
the colors of the spools of the ink 
ribbon and those of the spool 
holders of the printer correctly. 
(page 14)
NO PAPER is 
displayed even though 
a paper roll is loaded.
The paper roll is not loaded correctly.
tLoad the paper roll correctly. 
NO RIBBON is 
displayed even though 
an ink ribbon is 
loaded.
The ink ribbon is not loaded correctly.
tLoad the ink ribbon correctly. 
Paper is left even 
though PAPER END 
is displayed.
This is not a malfunction. Extra sheets 
of paper are provided with each roll of 
paper.
tRemove the current paper roll and 
load a new ink ribbon and paper 
roll. (page 8)
Ink ribbon is left even 
though RIBBON END 
is displayed.
This is not a malfunction. Extra ink 
ribbon is provided.
tRemove the current ink ribbon and 
load a new ink ribbon and paper 
roll. (page 8)
HEAD IN COOLING 
is displayed 
frequently.
The filter may be dirty.
tClean the filter. (page 27)