Star Micronics 4000 user manual Repetitive defects, Character voids, Black

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	Symptom			Possible Cause	Action
				The paper path is dirty.	Print out several blank
			Printer		sheets.
			Printer
				The toner cartridge is damaged.	Replace the toner cartridge.
					Refer to "Installing the
					toner cartridge" pages 2
					— 4.
	Repetitive defects				— 4.
	Repetitive defects

				The print media is outside	Use recommended print
				the recommended	media.
				specifications.	Refer to "Selecting print
					media" page 11.
			Printer
			Printer	The laser output port window	Clean the output port
				The laser output port window	Clean the output port
				is dirty.	window. Refer to
					"Cleaning the output port
					window" pages 66— 67.
					window" pages 66— 67.

	Character voids			The toner cartridge is damaged.	Replace the toner cartridge.
					Refer to "Installing the
					toner cartridge" pages 2
					— 4.

				The print media is moist	Remove the moist media
			Printer		and load new, dry media.
			Printer		Refer to "Loading paper"
					Refer to "Loading paper"
					pages 12 — 14

				The print media is outside	Use recommended print
				the recommended	media.
		Toner smears		the recommended	media.
		Toner smears		specifications.	Refer to "Selecting print
		when rubbed			media" page 11.

				The toner cartridge is damaged.	Replace the toner cartridge.
					Refer to "Installing the
					toner cartridge" pages 2
					— 4.
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Contents WinType Safety Notices for Finland Safety NoticeTrademark Acknowledgments Bescheinigung des ImporteursContents Iii Star WinType Printer Status Display Specifications Character tables for PCL modeIntroduction Word about the printerSystem requirements Installing the printer driver software and TrueType fonts Setting up your printerMaintenance & troubleshooting Selecting print mediaFeatures of the printer How to use this manualPrinter components Setting up your printer Unpacking and checking the package contentsPlacing the printer Steps Installing the toner cartridgeDrum RollerPage Setting up the upper paper tray PaperGuides Setting up the output tray Connecting the printer to the computerOutput tray Output paper extender Turning the printer on Connecting the power cordTurning the printer OFF StepRelocating the printer Page Page Page Type Size Weight/Recommended Selecting print mediaRecommended print media AcceptableNot Acceptable Printing media to avoidPage Page Loading envelopes Yesno Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts Printer command languages Page Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts MB for all 35 TrueType fonts Printer driver will run properly when you start Windows Page Removing the printer driver software PostScript mode Windows Direct GDI modePCL mode Printing with WinTypePrinting with the Windows Direct GDI mode Features of the printer driver softwarePage Page If the Print Instruction Page is not checked, click this box Manual duplex printingUsing fonts in the Windows Direct GDI mode Duplex printing errorsEliminating screen fonts from your application Printing from a Windows application Printing with the PostScript modeOriginal PostScript Font Name TrueType Substitute Fonts in PostScript ModeOriginal PostScript Font Name TrueType Substitute Printing DOS applications in PostScript mode under Windows DOS Prompt MethodPIF File Method Printing in PCL mode from a Windows application Printing with the PCL modePrinting DOS applications in PCL mode under Windows Page Fonts in PCL Mode Mouse Method Keyboard MethodSaving download fonts and macros in the PCL mode Page Enabling the WinType Print Manager Star WinType Print ManagerIf the Use WinType Print Viewing and accessing the WinType Print Manager Method OneMethod Two Beeps PriorityPower Saving Mode Toner Saving ModeDisplay Print Status Smoothing OnHow to Use Help ContentsSearch for Help On AboutFormat Job NameSize TimeStatus Bar Progress Bar Changing priority in the queueStar WinType 4000 PCL on AddClick on the Pause button Click on the Add button Page Steps Print Manager window Page Star WinType Printer Status Display Selecting the Printer Status Display Windows Direct GDI modePage Click on Display Print Status with your mouse Double-click on the Star Animate Icon Animate window Picture of your printer Status Display Message Window JobStatus Display Messages Cover OpenNV-RAM Error Power Off or Cable ProblemPrinting Fuser AbnormalityPause ResumeDelete Maintaining your printer Maintenance & troubleshootingCleaning the output port window Cleaning your printerCartridge compartment Clearing paper jamsJammed paper Page Symptom Possible Cause Action Troubleshooting Solving print quality problemsFaded print Black dotsRepetitive defects Character voidsBlack Partial deletions BlankVertical deletions Wrinkled or blurredOther mechanical problems Reference information SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Power specificationsController Reliability specificationsSoftware Paper sizeOriginal PostScript Font TrueType Substitute FontsCharacter tables for PCL mode PC-8 Symbol Set PC-8 D/N Danish/Norwegian Symbol Set PC-850 Symbol Set ISO Substitution Table Glossary Configuration CommandDefault Character setFile menu FileFloppy disk FontPoint ParityPortrait PostScriptIndex SymbolsSee also PCL mode RAM Customer response Customer service information