Error 0418420021 "Printer motion sequence failure" message on the Connect+ series, SendPro P or SendPro MailCenter
Clear the error, remove any paper jams and reboot your meter to resolve error 0418420021 "Printer motion sequence failure".
Products affected: Connect+® 500W, Connect+® 1000, Connect+® 2000, Connect+® 3000, SendPro® P1000, SendPro® P1500, SendPro® P2000, SendPro® P3000
Issue
The error code 0418-42-0021: Printer motion sequence failure appears and the meter will not print.
Cause
There is a malfunction in the internal printer.
Resolution
Solution 1: Clear the message and remove paper jams
- Select Clear to remove the error from the screen.
- Fix any printer-related issues, such as:
- Paper jams.
- The printer cover is open.
- An obstruction to the print carriage.
- Close the printer and try printing again.
Solution 2: Reboot your meter
- Select the Gear icon from the lower right corner of the home screen.
- Select Shut Down from the menu.
- Select Shut Down on the pop-up window.
- Wait for the screen to go black and the blue light on the front to go out. This may take several minutes.
- After the meter has been off for 10 seconds, press the power button to turn the meter back on.
UPDATED: October 06, 2026