Printer User Manual

GT-3 Series
7. Troubleshooting
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7-1. Solving Printer Problems
Use the table below to help solve printer problems.
Problem Cause Solution
Cannot send print data from the
PC.
You have selected the wrong
printer.
Confirm the selected printer, and select the correct
one.
USB cable not connected Disconnect and re-connect the USB 2.0 cable
Your PC and OS do not satisfy
the requirements of GT-782.
See “1-3-3. Software Information" and check your PC
properties.
Using an USB cable that does
not meet the requirement.
Use the USB cable that meets the requirement.
See “1-3-4. Other Requirements".
The USB hub is not working
properly.
Connect GT-3 directly to PC with USB 2.0 cable. USB
hub is not operationally approved.
Noise is disturbing the
communication between GT-3
and the PC.
Disconnect the USB 2.0 cable once, and wait for 5
seconds and connect it again.
If this does not solve the problem, turn off GT-3 wait
for 5 seconds and restart.
The PC is not working properly. Restart the PC.
Try another inlet of USB port.
Other USB device is connected
with your PC.
Remove the other USB device and restart your PC,
and check if GT-3 works properly.
Something is wrong with the
USB cable.
Try other or shorter USB 2.0 cables.
Pressing the Print Button does
not start printing.
GT-782 is indicating an error Solve the cause of the error, and try again.
"Ready" is not indicated on the
Display, or some operation is
working.
Wait till the operation is over.
Auto Head Cleaning is in
process.
Wait until the Head Cleaning finishes.
The room temperature does not
meet the requirements.
Adjust the room temperature.
See “1-3-1 Environment”.
The printer has not received /
read a data, or is now receiving /
reading the data.(Print Button is
not ON.)
Machine will not print until print job has been received.
The Print Heads are overheated
and the message "** Head
Temp Rising" appears.
FFC (flat cable) of the Print Head may not be
connected firmly and this may cause the rise of Print
Head temperature. Turn OFF the printer and confirm
the connection of FFC. Wait until the heads cool
down.