Meaning of the Indicator Light Patterns
Meaning of the Indicator Light Patterns
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Meaning of the Indicator Light Patterns

All of the Link-OS Desktop printers have five common status indicators.
These five indicators help you identify issues. The individual indicators tell you the general area of interest. The indicators may be off or on in a variety of lighting patterns of red, green, or amber (orange/yellow). The status indicators can flash (blink), fade (bright to off), alternate between colors, or just remain on. The status information that these lighting patterns represent is detailed in this section.

Status - Typical Operating Conditions

Printer Ready
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
The printer is powered on and ready to print.
Pause
Shows the Printer Pause indicator pattern.
The printer is paused. The operator must press the
Pause
button to resume print operations.
Media Out
Shows the Media Out indicator pattern.
The media (labels, receipts, tags, tickets, etc.) supply is out. The printer needs attention and cannot continue without user intervention.
Transferring Data
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
Data communications are in process.
Data Transfers Paused
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
A data communication operation has not finished but is not actively being transferred.
Out of Memory
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
Out of memory while storing content (formats, graphics, fonts, etc.).
Cover Open/Printhead (PH) Open
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
The cover (printhead) is open. The printer needs attention and cannot continue without user intervention.
Cut Error (Binding)
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
The cutter blade is bound and is not moving properly.

Status - Printhead Operation

Hot Surface — The printhead becomes hot while printing. To protect from damaging the printhead and risk of personal injury, avoid touching the printhead. Only use the cleaning pen to perform printhead maintenance.
Printhead Over Temp
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
Out of memory while storing content (formats, graphics, fonts, etc.).
Printhead Under Temp
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
The printhead is under temperature. Typically, the operating environment is below the printer’s minimum operational temperature.
Printhead Shutdown
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
The printhead is over-temperature. Turn the printer OFF. After several minutes to allow the printer to completely cool, turn the printer ON.
Printhead Resolution Error
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
The printer is unable to read the printhead resolution type (dpi). The printhead has been replaced incorrectly or is a non-Zebra printhead.
Unauthorized Printhead Error
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
The printhead was replaced with one that is not a genuine Zebra printhead. Install a genuine Zebra printhead to continue.

Status - Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) Option

Bluetooth LE Paired
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
Bluetooth Low Energy has paired.
Bluetooth LE Failed to Pair
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
Bluetooth Low Energy has failed to pair.

Status - Ethernet (LAN) Option

Ethernet (LAN) No Link
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
No Ethernet link is available.
NETWORK
status is light off
Ethernet (LAN) 100base Link
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
A 100 Base link was found.
Ethernet (LAN) 10base Link
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
A 10 Base link was found.
Ethernet (LAN) Link Error
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
An error condition exists. The printer is not connected to your network.

Status - Wi-Fi (WLAN) Option

Wi-Fi Connecting to WLAN
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
The light flashes red while the printer associates with the network.
The printer switches to authentication mode with a change to flashing amber.
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
The light then flashes yellow while the printer is authenticating with the network.
Wi-Fi (WLAN) 100base Strong Link
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
The printer is connected to your network and the Wi-Fi signal is strong.
Wi-Fi (WLAN) 100base Weak Link
Shows the Print Ready indicator pattern.
The printer is connected to your network and the Wi-Fi signal is weak.