JP 250 (26-2873)             Printer Errors            Faxback Doc. # 4132


This printer has an error detection function. When errors occur, they are 
displayed by the indicators and the printer will stop operating. If the 
printer does not print or feed the paper, check the status of the indica-
tors described in the table below. If the problem still persists after 
following these instructions, contact your service representative for 
assistance.

┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┬───────┐
│Power       On Line     Paper Out    Alarm     Buzzer              │ Remedy│
├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┼───────┤
│Off         Off         Off          Off       Off                 │  (1)  │
│On          Off         On           On        Sounds 2 times      │  (2)  │
│On          Off         Off          On        Sounds continuously │  (3)  │
│On          Off         ---          Blinks    Sounds continuously │  (4)  │
│On          Blinks      ---          Off       Sounds continuously │  (5)  │
│Blinks      Off         ---          Off       Off                 │  (6)  │
│On          Blinks      ---          Off       Sounds 5 times      │  (7)  │
│On          Blinks      ---          Blinks    Sounds 3 times      │  (8)  │
│Blinks      Off         ---          Blinks    Sounds 5 times      │  (9)  │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┴───────┘

Remedies:

(1) Indicates that the power cable is improperly connected and/or that the 
    power switch is turned off.
(2) Indicates that the printer is out of paper. Load new paper and then 
    press the LF/FF switch to resume printing.
(3) Indicates that the paper cannot be advanced because of a paper jam or 
    paper over 15" is loaded. Reload the paper correctly and press the LF/FF 
    switch to feed the paper.
(4) Indicates that the carriage does not stay at the correct home position. 
    Turn the power off and turn it back on.
(5) Indicates that the vertical line gaps cannot be automatically adjusted. 
    Turn the power off and then back on.
(6) Indicates that the optional battery power is low or it is not loaded 
    properly.
(7) Indicates a RAM checksum error. Turn the power off and then back on.
(8) Indicates a ROM checksum error. Turn the power off and then back on.
(9) Indicates that the service life of the battery pack has expire. Use a 
    new battery pack.


(jej 04/26/94)