Initial Restart Check
00:00:16
- Restart the printer
- Restart the computer
- Power cycling daily or regularly is recommended
- After restart, resend the print job
Pilot Software Indicator Check
00:00:28
- Check the connection symbol in DTF Station Pilot
- Check the light bulb symbol in DTF Station Pilot
- All symbols should be solid green
TCP/IP Port Verification in DigiRIP
- Open DigiRIP
- Click Q
- Select Manage Queues
- Open the Port drop-down menu
- Select IP port 127.0.0.1
- Confirm the port number is set to 9100
- Send a print job again 00:00:50
If Printer Still Does Not Respond
00:01:21
- If no symbols are blinking red in Pilot, DigiRIP may not be sending data correctly
- Refer to the DigiRIP Connection Troubleshooting Video Series
- Attempt printing using the PRN method
- Refer to the How to Print Using PRN Method guide
Connection Symbol Blinking Red
00:01:36
- Check the ethernet cable connection
- Inspect the cable for damage or loose connections
- Replace or change the ethernet adapter if the issue occurs frequently
Light Bulb Symbol Blinking Red
00:01:48
- Click the light bulb symbol in Pilot
- Review the latest error message in the log
Common Error Example
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- Printer cover sensor error
- Indicates the front cover is open
- Ensure the printer cover is fully closed during printing
Escalation to Tech Support
- Take a screenshot of the error log
- Send the screenshot to a DTF Station technician for review