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04:09 Flipper card jam

By Mark Lescano

The printer flipper mechanism has jammed, likely due to a stuck card.

created: Major code: 4Minor code: 9Printing Issues

5:0 Out of dye film

By Darren Garbett

Either no dye film is fitted, or it has expired. Fit a replacement new film to continue.

created: Major code: 5Minor code: 0

5:1 Out of dye film

By Liam Rock

While advancing to the next dye panel, it too long for the next panel boundary to be detected.

created: Major code: 5Minor code: 1

6:0 Incorrect dye film type fitted in printer

By Liam Rock

The dye film is not compatible with this printer model. Fit a new roll of film to continue.

created: Major code: 6Minor code: 0

7:0 Remove the Dye Film

By Mark Lescano

The printer cannot "auto-calibrate" with the dye film fitted. Please remove the film and try again.

created: Major code: 7Minor code: 0

8:0 Unable to move the printhead

By Darren Garbett

The printer is unable to raise or lower the printhead.

created: Major code: 8Minor code: 0

8:1 Printer cam error

By Liam Rock

While initialising the cam, it took too long to detect the leading edge of the cam pulley flag.

created: Major code: 8Minor code: 1Printer cleaning and care

8:2 Unable to move the printhead

By Alan Maxwell

While initialising the cam, and having detected the leading edge of the cam pulley flag, it took too long to detect the trailing edge of the flag.

created: Major code: 8Minor code: 2

08:09 Out of Dye Film

By Alan Maxwell

Either no dye film is fitted, or it has expired. Fit a replacement new film to continue.

created: Major code: 8Minor code: 9Dye film issues

9:0 Card flipper mechanism jammed

By Alan Maxwell

The card flipper mechanism has jammed. Check for obstructions and try printing again.

created: Major code: 9Minor code: 0

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