Printer Operator's Manual
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 
Troubleshooting 
When encountering problems, the cause may be the printer or may sometimes be due to other problems with 
your system. Please review the following tables to solve common problems you may encounter with your 
printer. You may also visit www.psionteklogix.com for additional “FAQ’s” that may assist you. 
If you are still unable to solve your problem, please contact the company where you purchased your printer 
since they are most familiar with your systems. If they are unable to help you, you may contact Psion Teklogix 
Technical Support at (800) 322-3437. 
Error Conditions 
Whenever the printer detects an error condition, the Error Indicator will either flash or stay on. In some cases 
the audible alarm will also sound. Please refer to the following table for a list of what causes these conditions 
and how they may be corrected. 
Error Indicator  Possible Cause  Solution 
Flashes, With Alarm  Paper Out  Install paper and press the Paper 
Feed Button to clear the error. 
Stays On, No Alarm  Paper door not fully closed.  Make sure the door is fully closed 
by opening the door and closing it 
again until the door “clicks” 
closed. Check the platen roller for 
damage. 
Stays On, With Alarm  Communications error.  Verify communications settings in 
the Interface Menu. Printer must 
be turned off to clear error. 
Other Problems 
Problem Possible Cause Solution 
Battery not installed properly.  Remove and reinstall battery 
making sure the battery release 
lever “clicks” when fully installed. 
Printer will not turn on. 
Discharged battery.  Recharge battery. 
Auto Power Down is enabled.  Change setting in Options Menu as 
described on page 
23. 
Printer turns itself off. 
Battery discharged.  Replace or recharge battery. 
Electrostatic discharge.  May occur in extreme low 
humidity conditions. Turn printer 
back on with power button. 
Battery already fully charged.  No action required. 
Power supply not receiving power.  Check building/vehicle circuit 
breakers/fuses. 
Faulty power supply.  Check output of power supply with 
voltmeter. 9 VDC. 
Battery Indicator does not light or 
does not stay lit when power 
supply is connected. 
Battery not installed properly.  Remove and reinstall battery 
making sure the battery release 
lever “clicks” when fully installed. 
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