SF40A Printer
7 Troubleshooting
Problem / Message
Printout unreadable
Pilot lamp does not light
Pilot lamp flashes
Timeout
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Over Load
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Under Load
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Transmission Error
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Possible cause
Ribbon worn or
entangled.
Service life of
printing unit at an
end.
No power.
Power supply fault.
No connection
printer device.
Printer did not find
the settings of the
connected
instrument.
Data transfer has
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not completed in
the last 45 s.
Balance in
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overload range.
Zeroing out of the
zero range.
Balance in
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underload range.
Weighing pan is
not in position.
Instrument does
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not understand
printer instruction.
EN-15
Correction
Change ribbon cartridge
or tense the ribbon
properly.
Please contact OHAUS
service.
Switch printer on.
Please contact OHAUS
service.
Make sure that the
printer and the
instrument is connected.
Switch the printer off/on.
Alternatively change the
settings of the printer or
the connected
instrument. (see chapter
2.4)
Move balance to more
stable location.
Check the balance.
Check the sample
weight.
Change the zero range
of the balance.
Change the setting of
the printer from zero to
tare.
Check the balance.
Check interface
parameter settings on
printer and instrument.