Star Printer LED Display
The normal power status or communication status and the error information such as paper out are indicated by the Power LED , Bluetooth LED , and Network LED .
Each LED independently indicates status or error information.
Lights up or blinks green according to the network connection status.
For normal use
The printer power status is indicated by the Power LED .
Power off
Power off status.
Power on
Power on status.
Warning Display
This function displays a warning that does not affect printer operations.
The status is online.
This is indicated by the Power LED .
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This shows that the paper will be used up soon.
Device that can only be charged via USB is connected
A device that can only be charged via USB (other than iOS devices and USB-connectable products*) is connected to the USB-A port.
When tablets and such are connected for charging, the LED will blink for about 5 seconds and return to the status display.
*USB-connectable devices : SCD222U, BCP-POP1, DS9208 and USB HID (Keyboard) class Devices
USB hub connection
USB hub has been connected to the USB-A port. (USB hub cannot be used)
Will blink for about 5 seconds after the USB hub has been connected, and return to the status display.
Error display (automatic recovery error)
Error indicates it will move automatically to normal usage because the error status has recovered.
The status is online.
This is indicated by the Power LED .
Stops printing due to detected high temperature for the head
Since the printer head temperature is high, printing has stopped.
When the printer head temperature returns to a normal range, printing will resume automatically.
Stops printing due to detected high temperature for the substrate
Since the substrate temperature is high, printing has stopped.
When the substrate temperature returns to a normal range, printing will resume automatically.
Error display (error from which recovery is possible)
Error indicates that normal usage is possible if paper is replenished or when cover is closed or such steps are taken.
The status is offline.
This is indicated by the Power LED .
Cover open Error
The printer cover is open.
Set the paper, close the printer cover, and it will move to the power-on status.
Out of paper error
The printer is out of paper.
Set the paper, close the printer cover, and it will move to the power-on status.
Cutter error display
This is indicated by the Power LED .
Cutter error
The cutter did not operate properly.
Open the printer cover if possible, remove the jammed paper, and then close the printer cover.
If the printer cover cannot be opened, turn the power off once, and on again; a cutter error will be resolved.
If the same error is displayed even after you take the action above, contact the seller.
Error display (error from which recovery is not possible)
Try turning the power off, and then on. If the same error is displayed even after the power is turned on again, contact the seller.
This is indicated by the Power LED .
Abnormal power supply voltage detection error
Supply of power is not consistent. Or, abnormality has been detected for the power unit.
Try turning the power off, and then on. Try changing the location for the electrical outlet and turn on the power again. If the same error is displayed even after the power is turned on again, contact the seller.
Printer head thermistor error
An abnormality has been detected for the printer head thermistor (temperature sensor).Try turning the power off, and then on. If the same error is displayed even after the power is turned on again, contact the seller.
Flash access error
An access error has been detected for the flash.
Try turning the power off, and then on. If the same error is displayed even after the power is turned on again, contact the seller.
EEPROM access error
An access error has been detected on the EEPROM.
Try turning the power off, and then on. If the same error is displayed even after the power is turned on again, contact the seller.
SRAM access error
An access error has been detected on the SRAM.
Try turning the power off, and then on. If the same error is displayed even after the power is turned on again, contact the seller.
Firmware rewrite error
A firmware rewriting error was detected.
Turn the power off, and on again.
Check whether the MOT file specified for rewriting is compatible with the printer to rewrite data.
If the same error is displayed even after the power is turned on again, contact the seller.
Note
If you find an error other than the above, try turning the power off, and then on. If the same error is displayed even after the power is turned on again, it may be a printer malfunction. Contact the seller.
Network link display
The Ethernet (LAN) connection status is indicated by the Network LED .
Ethernet connected.
A connection between the printer and the destination network device such as a router or hub is established.
Ethernet link down (Physically disconnected)
The printer and the destination network device such as a router or hub was disconnected.
Check and make sure that the LAN cable is correctly connected.
Ethernet link down (IP address cannot be obtained)
The IP address cannot be obtained.
If a DHCP server is used, check the operations of the DHCP server.
If a DHCP server is not used, set an appropriate IP address.
Bluetooth connection display <MCP31LB, MCP31LBNH, MCP31CB>
The Bluetooth connection status is indicated by the Bluetooth LED .
The timing for connecting the printer via Bluetooth varies depending on the operating system of the host device, so the display form is different.
Bluetooth connected
The printer is currently connected to the host device via Bluetooth.
iOS device
A connection with the iOS host device is completed.
Other than iOS device (Android, etc.)
This is only displayed when printing or status acquirement is performed via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth not connected
The printer is not connected via Bluetooth.
iOS device
Not connected to any iOS host device.