Citizen CLP-2001 user manual Print Troubleshooting

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4.5Print Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause and remedy

 

 

 

Printing doesn't start.

• Power to the printer is off.

Turn on the power switch.

 

 

If power is not still turned on,

 

 

follow the steps in the Power

 

 

Troubleshooting.

 

• Printer is not properly

Turn off the power switch and

 

connected to a computer.

connect it properly.

 

• Printer setting is not proper.

Correct the printer setting.

 

 

 

Missing all lines.

• Print head connector

If the print head connector is

 

connection failure.

not properly connected, insert

 

 

it correctly.

 

• Paper and ribbon are not

Set them properly.

 

set properly.

 

 

 

 

Partially dropouts.

• Print head is dirty.

Check the print head

 

 

heating element for dirt. If

 

 

it's dirty, wipe the surface of

 

 

the print head heating

 

 

element with a soft clean

 

 

cloth soaked in ethylalcohol

 

 

etc.

 

• Platen roller is dirty.

Remove any dirt or label or

 

 

tape on the platen.

 

 

Note: If it can't be removed,

 

 

contact our service

 

 

personnel for general

 

 

maintenance.

 

 

 

(continued)

 

 

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Contents CLP-2001 Page FCC Compliance Statement For American Users EMI Compliance Statement For Canadian Users Important Safety Instructions Page Safety Signs Page General precautions Precautions when installing the printer Chapters in this manual Table of Contents Options Xii Chapter Setup Confirmation of Carton Contents Installing the Paper Holders Names and Functions of the Parts Front viewInside view Page Side view Connection to Power Connection to a Computer Page Chapter Control Panel Control Panel LCD/LED Indications and Adjustment Controls Normal Operating ModePrinter Setup Mode Self-Test ModeSystem Maintenance Mode Page Chapter Paper Ribbon Label and Tag Specifications Kinds of PaperPage Page Units for specifying position and length Ribbon Reference pointsLoading the Paper Reference Plane Positioning Notch Loading the Ribbon Print Head Offset Adjustments Page Ribbon Tension Adjustments Ribbon width Ribbon winding Ribbon feed Tension SectionChapter Troubleshooting Error Messages Error descriptions and indicationsCmnd Error indications and corrective actions Page Page Power Troubleshooting Paper Feed Troubleshooting Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting Print Troubleshooting Interface Troubleshooting Page Chapter Options Auto-Cutter Unit Adjustable SensorPeeler Unit Pcmcia Memory Card 8-in Size Roll Paper Holder Chapter Specifications Basic Specifications ITF14 ITF16Page LCD Serial interface specifications InterfaceParallel interface specifications 3 RS-232C loopback test 4 RS-232C protocolPage Interface pin assignment Parallel interface pin assignment table Outline of Command System STX + L ↓ With printing Without printingExample of Connection to a Computer Tear-Off Function Tear-off when printingTurning Tear ON/OFF Tear-off when feeding Paper is fed to the tear positionCut position adjustments Tear-off and type of dataWhen fnnn command is executed while tear-off is OFF Priority order