TOP > When You Are in Trouble > When an Error Message Appears > Error Message 1009 (Ribbon End) Error Message 1009 (Ribbon End) When there is an error with the product, the error message appears on the screen. Check the cause and countermeasure, and then take appropriate action. To clear the error: Load the ribbon correctly and close the print head, or press the button (OFFLINE) or button. Next, press the button. Cause and Countermeasure Reference Cause (1) The ribbon is not loaded. Countermeasure (1) Load the ribbon. Loading Ribbon (Thermal Transfer Only) Cause (2) The ribbon is not loaded correctly. Countermeasure (2) Load the ribbon and the media correctly. Loading Ribbon (Thermal Transfer Only) Loading Media Cause (3) There is no ribbon. Countermeasure (3) Load a new ribbon. Loading Ribbon (Thermal Transfer Only) Cause (4) The ribbon rollers are dirty. Countermeasure (4) Clean the ribbon rollers. Cleaning the Suction Plate, Media and Ribbon Rollers Contact your SATO technical support if the error cannot be resolved. Contact Information for When You Are in Trouble Back to top