5 Printer error codes

This section contains the list of errors that may occur when using printers with MyID.

Note: Currently, the error codes are not displayed on-screen for printer error codes.

Error Code

-99910012

Text

The printer failed to read a card. Please contact your system administrator.

Details

MyID requested that the printer load a card, but the printer did not respond to say that the card was loaded within 40 seconds.

Solution

Check that your printer is working correctly.

 

Error Code

-99910011

Text

The printer failed to print the selected layout. Please contact your system administrator.

Details

There has been a problem with printing the card layout.

Solution

This might be caused by the following:

  • A configuration issue. Check that the Image Upload Server option (on the Video tab of the Operation Settings workflow) is pointing at the image upload server and that it is configured correctly.

  • Data error when sending the print data to the printer. Check for any errors being reported by the printer. Check the audit.

  • The printer not supporting a feature required by the print layout; for example, magstripe printing. Check for any errors reported by the printer.

 

Error Code

-99900044

Text

Moving a card has failed - Please contact your system administrator.

Details

The printer failed to load, move or eject a card.

Solution

Check the printer status panel for additional details. Check for card jams. Restart the printer.

 

Error Code

-99900043

Text

Unable to move card - Please contact your administrator.

Details

The printer cannot currently load, move or eject a card. If available, additional details from the printer will be shown describing the printer error.

Solution

Follow the instructions on the printer error dialog to resolve the problem. Check for card jams within the printer. Restart the printer.

 

Error Code

-99900042

Text

Attempting to move a card with no print job in progress. Please contact your administrator.

Details

The MyID client is in an inconsistent internal state.

Solution

Restart the workflow, or restart the client.

 

Error Code

9009033

Text

No printers have been found.

Details

No printer detected by Windows.

Solution

Connect the required printer and restart the workflow.

 

Error Code

9009034

Text

The printer is in an unknown state.

Details

This may be as a result of:

  • The printer is unable to map its activity to one of the known set of activities.
  • The printer has reported an activity that is not known to MyID.

Solution

This may be a transient issue so wait for issue to clear. Contact the printer manufacturer if the issue persists.

The printer has reported an activity that is not known to MyID. Wait for issue to clear. Contact customer support if issue persists.

 

Error Code

9009035

Text

There has been a connection failure with the printer.

Details

SDK has detected error with the data port or data transmission.

Solution

This may be a transient error due to the printer failing to respond to data transmission.

If problem persists check the printer connection.

Check if there is an error being reported on the printer front panel and refer to the manufacturer's user guide.

 

Error Code

9009036

Text

The cover on the printer is open.

Details

Printer cover is open.

Solution

Close the cover and try again.

 

Error Code

9009037

Text

The printer SDK has not been found.

Details

MyID failed to detect the SDK required for the printer operation.

Solution

Install the printer SDK and try again.

 

Error Code

9009039

Text

The printer has reported a generic error state.

Details

When the printer is not reporting an error then this may indicate one of the following:

  • An error when attempting to send data to the printer.
  • Failure to retrieve the printer status information when the printer is connected.
  • An internal printer error resulting in the printer reporting an unknown error.
  • An exception within the printer adapter.

Solution

Check the printer front panel to determine if the printer is reporting an error. If an error is being reported, refer to the manufacturer's user guide.

This may be caused by a transient communication issue so contact customer support if the issue persists.

 

Error Code

9009040

Text

There is a problem feeding the card into the printer.

Details

Unable to feed a card from the card feeder or move a card between printer internal stations.

Solution

Check the printer and remove any obstructions.

Check that the cards have been loaded correctly into the hopper.

 

Error Code

9009041

Text

There is a problem with the film in the printer.

Details

The printer has detected a film error.

Solution

Check the error being reported on the printer front panel and refer to the manufacturer's user guide.

 

Error Code

9009042

Text

There is a problem with the hopper in the printer.

Details

The printer is reporting a hopper as empty or full. The printer may report a hopper as full after a preset number of cards have been ejected to the output bin even when the hopper is not actually full.

Solution

If the hopper is empty, add cards and try again.

If the printer indicates that an output hopper is full, remove any cards from the output hopper and clear the hopper count using the printer front panel.

If the printer is showing any other fault, refer to the manufacturer's user guide.

 

Error Code

9009043

Text

An unknown error has occurred with the printer that does not fit into any of the predetermined error categories.

Details

The printer is unable to categorize the reported error.

Solution

Check the error being reported on the printer front panel and refer to the manufacturer's user guide.

 

Error Code

9009044

Text

There is a problem with the laminator in the printer.

Details

The printer has detected a laminator error.

Solution

Check the error being reported on the printer front panel and refer to the manufacturer's user guide.

 

Error Code

9009045

Text

There has been a problem moving the card in the printer.

Details

There was a failure to move a card between printer internal stations.

Solution

Check the error being reported on the printer front panel and refer to the manufacturer's user guide.

 

Error Code

9009046

Text

There has been a problem with a Plug-In in the printer.

Details

One or more of the printer board plug-ins have failed.

Solution

Check the error being reported on the printer front panel and refer to the manufacturer's user guide.

 

Error Code

9009047

Text

The printer is busy.

Details

The printer is performing an operation that prevents it processing the existing job.

Solution

Wait for the printer to complete its internal action.

 

Error Code

9009048

Text

There has been a jam in the printer.

Details

A card jam has been detected.

Solution

Clear the card jam and try again.

 

Error Code

9009049

Text

The printer is not currently available.

Details

MyID is unable to communicate with the printer.

Solution

Check that the printer is powered on. Check the printer connection.

Duplicate printer devices may be installed if a printer is connected to a different USB port. In this case, ensure that the currently active printer device is selected if there are multiple printer devices for the same printer.

 

Error Code

9009050

Text

The printer has been paused.

Details

The printer has been placed into paused state. This may be as a result of user action through the printer front panel or as a result of a printer error.

Solution

Resume the printer using the printer front panel.

 

Error Code

9009051

Text

There has been a state mismatch in the printer.

Details

The client has requested an action that is not supported in the current printer state.

Solution

Restart the workflow and report issue to customer support.

 

Error Code

9009052

Text

There has been a problem with the ribbon in the printer.

Details

The printer has detected an error with the printer ribbon.

Solution

Check the error being reported on the printer front panel and refer to the manufacturer's user guide.

 

Error Code

9009053

Text

There is not a session open with the printer.

Details

A session required to perform the required operation is not available.

Solution

This is an internal MyID client error. Restart the workflow and report issue to customer support.

 

Error Code

9009054

Text

There is a problem with a station in the printer.

Details

An internal printer station has reported an error.

Solution

Check the error being reported on the printer front panel and refer to the manufacturer's user guide.

 

Error Code

9009056

Text

The printer is currently initializing.

Details

The printer has been restarted, or is recovering from an error condition, and is in the process of re-initializing.

Initialization is also reported while MyID creates a connection to the printer.

Solution

Wait for the printer to complete its initialization process

 

Error Code

9009057

Text

The printer is cooling down.

Details

The printer is cooling down before continuing with the operation.

Solution

Wait for the printer to complete its cooling down process.

 

Error Code

9009058

Text

The printer is currently heating up.

Details

The printer is heating up before continuing with its operation.

Solution

Wait for the printer to complete its heating up process.

 

Error Code

9009059

Text

The printer is currently in standby mode.

Details

The printer is currently in standby mode.

Solution

No action required. The printer will automatically resume from standby when a printer activity is started.