Error 0418420021 "Printer motion sequence failure" message on the SendPro MailCenter, SendPro P or Connect+
Clear the error, remove any paper jams and restart your meter if error 0418420021 "Printer motion sequence failure" appears.
Products affected: SendPro® MailCenter, SendPro® P Series, Connect+® Series
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: Restart 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: November 11, 2026