Status – Typical Operating Conditions

Status – Typical Operating Conditions

This table describes the printers' status under typical operating conditions.
Typical Operating Conditions Status Indications
Status
Description
Printer Ready
The printer is powered on and ready to print.
Pause
The printer is paused. The operator must press the Pause button to resume print operations.
Media Out
The media (labels, receipts, tags, tickets, etc.) supply is out. The printer needs attention and cannot continue without user intervention.
Ribbon Out
Detected end of ribbon roll (reflective end on ribbon rolls), a missing ribbon cartridge, or the ribbon cartridge needs replaced to continue printing when the printer is in thermal transfer mode.
Ribbon Low (Ribbon Cartridge Printers only)
Default value is 10% of ribbon remaining. The Media indicator flashes red and yellow while the Status indicator is solid yellow.
Ribbon In (Ribbon Cartridge Printers Only)
Thermal transfer printer is in Direct Thermal Mode and has a ribbon cartridge installed. Remove the ribbon cartridge to continue printing in direct thermal mode.
Transferring Data
Data communications are in process.
Data Transfers Paused
A data communication operation has not finished, but is not actively being transferred.
Out of Memory
Out of memory while storing content (formats, graphics, fonts, etc.).
Cover Open/Printhead (PH) Open
The cover (printhead) is open. The printer needs attention and cannot continue without user intervention.
Cut Error (Binding)
The cutter blade is bound and is not moving properly.
Cartridge Authentication Failed
The ribbon cartridge can not be authenticated or has been altered. The printer only supports Genuine Zebra Ribbon Cartridges and does not support refurbished or non-Zebra cartridges.