Status – Typical Operating Conditions

Status – Typical Operating Conditions

This table describes printer 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. Press
PAUSE
to resume print operations.
Media Out
The printer has run out of media (labels, receipts, tags, tickets, etc.).
The printer needs attention and cannot continue without user intervention.
Ribbon Out
The printer has detected the end of a ribbon roll (reflective end on ribbon rolls) or, in case of a Ribbon Cartridge printer, a missing ribbon cartridge.
Alternatively, if a Ribbon Cartridge printer is set to print in Thermal Transfer mode, the ribbon cartridge must be replaced for the printer to continue printing.
Ribbon Low (Ribbon Cartridge Printers only)
The default value for a Ribbon Low condition 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)
A Thermal Transfer printer is set to print in Direct Thermal Mode while it has a ribbon cartridge installed.
Remove the ribbon cartridge to continue printing in Direct Thermal mode.
Transferring Data
Data communication is in process.
Data Transfers Paused
While a data communication operation has not yet been complete, data is not actively being transferred at the time.
Out of Memory
Out of memory while attempting to  storing content such as formats, graphics, and fonts.
Make sure the printer has enough storage for the data you are trying to transfer.
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.
The cutter is not an operator-serviceable component. Call a service technician for assistance.
Do NOT remove the cutter cover (bezel). Never attempt to insert objects or fingers in to the cutter mechanism.
Cartridge Authentication Failed (Ribbon Cartridge printers only)
The ribbon cartridge cannot be authenticated or it has been altered.
Your printer only supports Genuine Zebra Ribbon Cartridges. It cannot use refurbished ribbon cartridges or non-Zebra ribbon cartridges to print.