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TM-m30III-H

User's Manual

Epson

TM-m30III-H

User's Manual

Troubleshoot
Troubleshooting

Before Using the Printer

Important Safety InformationManuals for This ProductProduct Information PageChecking Items Included with the Printer

Part Names

BodyPanel LEDConnectors

Setup

Checking/Changing the Installation DirectionChanging the Paper WidthConnecting CablesRouting Cables in Various DirectionsConnecting Smart Devices

Basic Operations

Turning the Power On/OffRemoving the Printer CoversAttaching the Printer CoversInstalling or Replacing the Roll Paper

Cleaning

Cleaning the Printer CaseCleaning the Thermal Head and the Platen Roller

Troubleshooting

About the QR Code Label on the PrinterMeanings of LED IndicationsPrintout is FaintCannot PrintWhen the Roll Paper Jams

Product Specifications

SpecificationsChecking the Product Name and Model NumberList of Installed Interfaces by Model

Appendix

Restriction of UseCAUTIONSTrademarks

Top > Troubleshooting > Meanings of LED Indications

Meanings of LED Indications

The LED lights on the printer indicate printer status and communication status.
If an error or trouble occurs, check to see which LED light stays on or off, or is flashing.
For explanation of the LED lights, see Panel LED.

Printer Status Indications

: Ignore the LED lights shown with this icon in the table.

Panel LED

Printer status and troubleshooting

Normal status. The printer is ready to print.

If you are unable to print, check the communication status between the printer and the device. The communication status can be checked with the Ethernet LED, Wi-Fi LED, and Bluetooth LED.

The printer is in the initializing process to start after power-on.

Wait until the printer goes into the normal mode.

  • The roll paper cover is open. Check whether the roll paper cover is tightly closed.

  • An auto cutter error is detected. Check whether a jammed paper or a foreign object is interrupting the cutter.

    When the Roll Paper Jams

  • Temperature of the thermal head is high. Due to the high temperature, the printer stopped printing. Printing starts again automatically when the thermal head temperature falls.

The roll paper is not detected correctly. Check that there is enough paper left in the roll and that the roll paper is loaded correctly.

Installing or Replacing the Roll Paper

The printer is running out of roll paper.

When the error LED continues to flash.

Immediately turn off the printer, wait for 10 seconds, and then restart it. If the error LED still flashes after restarting, the printer may be malfunctioning. Contact your qualified service personnel.

When the error LED flashes for 5 seconds and then goes off after the device is connected.

An unsupported device is connected to the USB-A connector or USB-C connector.

Network Connection Status Indications

Panel LED

Printer status

A LAN cable is connected and the printer is ready to communicate.

A LAN cable is connected and in the process of obtaining an IP address.

The printer is connected to Wi-Fi and is ready to communicate.

Connected to Wi-Fi and in the process of obtaining an IP address.

The network firmware is being started.

The printer is not connected to Ethernet nor Wi-Fi.

Bluetooth Communication Status Indications

Panel LED

Printer status

The printer is connected via Bluetooth and is ready to communicate.

The printer is not connected via Bluetooth.

The printer is waiting to be paired with another device.

Other Problems

  • If your printout is faint, see Printout is Faint.

  • If none of the LED lights turn on, check whether the power supply cable is correctly connected to the printer and the socket.

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Troubleshoot
Troubleshooting

Before Using the Printer

Important Safety InformationManuals for This ProductProduct Information PageChecking Items Included with the Printer

Part Names

BodyPanel LEDConnectors

Setup

Checking/Changing the Installation DirectionChanging the Paper WidthConnecting CablesRouting Cables in Various DirectionsConnecting Smart Devices

Basic Operations

Turning the Power On/OffRemoving the Printer CoversAttaching the Printer CoversInstalling or Replacing the Roll Paper

Cleaning

Cleaning the Printer CaseCleaning the Thermal Head and the Platen Roller

Troubleshooting

About the QR Code Label on the PrinterMeanings of LED IndicationsPrintout is FaintCannot PrintWhen the Roll Paper Jams

Product Specifications

SpecificationsChecking the Product Name and Model NumberList of Installed Interfaces by Model

Appendix

Restriction of UseCAUTIONSTrademarks

Top > Troubleshooting > Meanings of LED Indications

Meanings of LED Indications

The LED lights on the printer indicate printer status and communication status.
If an error or trouble occurs, check to see which LED light stays on or off, or is flashing.
For explanation of the LED lights, see Panel LED.

Printer Status Indications

: Ignore the LED lights shown with this icon in the table.

Panel LED

Printer status and troubleshooting

Normal status. The printer is ready to print.

If you are unable to print, check the communication status between the printer and the device. The communication status can be checked with the Ethernet LED, Wi-Fi LED, and Bluetooth LED.

The printer is in the initializing process to start after power-on.

Wait until the printer goes into the normal mode.

  • The roll paper cover is open. Check whether the roll paper cover is tightly closed.

  • An auto cutter error is detected. Check whether a jammed paper or a foreign object is interrupting the cutter.

    When the Roll Paper Jams

  • Temperature of the thermal head is high. Due to the high temperature, the printer stopped printing. Printing starts again automatically when the thermal head temperature falls.

The roll paper is not detected correctly. Check that there is enough paper left in the roll and that the roll paper is loaded correctly.

Installing or Replacing the Roll Paper

The printer is running out of roll paper.

When the error LED continues to flash.

Immediately turn off the printer, wait for 10 seconds, and then restart it. If the error LED still flashes after restarting, the printer may be malfunctioning. Contact your qualified service personnel.

When the error LED flashes for 5 seconds and then goes off after the device is connected.

An unsupported device is connected to the USB-A connector or USB-C connector.

Network Connection Status Indications

Panel LED

Printer status

A LAN cable is connected and the printer is ready to communicate.

A LAN cable is connected and in the process of obtaining an IP address.

The printer is connected to Wi-Fi and is ready to communicate.

Connected to Wi-Fi and in the process of obtaining an IP address.

The network firmware is being started.

The printer is not connected to Ethernet nor Wi-Fi.

Bluetooth Communication Status Indications

Panel LED

Printer status

The printer is connected via Bluetooth and is ready to communicate.

The printer is not connected via Bluetooth.

The printer is waiting to be paired with another device.

Other Problems

  • If your printout is faint, see Printout is Faint.

  • If none of the LED lights turn on, check whether the power supply cable is correctly connected to the printer and the socket.

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