Seiko Group FB300 manual Print Quality Problems, Problem Cause Solution

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Print Quality Problems

The following table is useful for identifying and solve print quality problems.

Problem	Cause	Solution
Fading print	The ribbon is not fed	Check that the ribbon is correctly inserted. See
		“	Installing the Ribbon Cartridge	”.
		Turn the ribbon tension knob to verify, that the
		ribbon is not blocked.
		If the problem is not solved, change the ribbon
		cartridge.

	The ribbon is used up or	Change the ribbon cartridge.
	torn

Paper	The paper does not
damaged after	correspond to the
printing	specifications given in
	this manual or was not
	loaded according to the
	indications given

Verify that the paper corresponds to the specifications and has been loaded according to the indications given.

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Contents FB300 Table of Contents Automatic paper thickness adjustment Printer PresentationAutomatic switching between cut sheets and fanfold paper Unpacking the Printer Notify any damage to your supplierPrinter Parts Front viewRear View Printer Installation Choosing a Suitable LocationInstalling the Paper Stand Page Installing the Power Cable Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Page Paper Handling Loading PaperLeft Limit Page Loading fanfold paper Page Make sure, that the paper is inserted correctly straight Operator Panel Function keysKey pressed Offset Adjustment DisplayPrinter Setup LedsSoftware Driver Selection Connection to the Host SerialSetting the Interface Parameters Parallel InterfaceDo not use pencils Configuration Setup Printing a TestProgram Setup Printer Setup Printing the Printer Setup FormsIf you press the on Line key If you press the LQ key Filling in the Printer Setup Forms Reading the Preprinted FormsPrinter Setup Flow Chart Setup Parameters Interface Type Autofeed SignalSLCT-IN Signal Input BufferAuto GAP Offset Security ModeTear Adjust GET Edge QuoteHorizontal Pitch ProtocolFont Vertical PitchLeft Margin Right MarginTOP Margin Bottom MarginEpson C-SET IBM C-SETIBM Compress Nation C-SET USA, FRANCE, GERMANY, EnglandCR=LF+CR Line Mode LF=LF, CR=CRWrap Mode LF=LF+CRPark Mode Tear ModeGAP Mode Offset AdjustmentsAlign Mode Manual LoadingOffset Tuning Setup X X Troubleshooting Clearing Paper JamsPage Page Print Quality Problems Problem Cause SolutionHexadecimal Dump Paper Specifications Use paper matching the indicated characteristicsCut Sheets Int a r eaFanfold Paper Print AreaTechnical Specifications Character SetInterfaces Power Supply EEC Regulations FCC NotesCanadian D.O.C. Radio Interference Regulation