Ovation Software Label Printer manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

4.0 Introduction

Occasionally situations occur that require some troubleshooting skills. Possible problem situations and potential solutions are listed in this section. While not every situation is addressed, you may find some of these tips helpful. After the correction action is taken press the feed button to clear the alarm. Contact a qualified service technician for problems that persist or are not covered in this section.

Unacceptable print quality:

Dirty printhead. Clean the printhead, (see Section 3.1).

The printhead temperature is too high. Use the software control to adjust the burn time or heat setting or adjust the darkness POT located on the back of the printer.

The incorrect ribbon/paper combination is being used, check the ribbon type being used.

The Printer does not print or prints several labels at once:

The labels are incorrectly loaded, see the loading instructions on the inside cover of the printer, or Section 1.6.

The media sensor or media sensor circuitry may be defective, call for service.

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Contents Ovation2 Operator’s Manual Part Number Revision B2 Agency Compliance and Approvals Page Important Safety Instructions Page Contents Troubleshooting Introduction Printer OverviewUnpacking and Inspection Additional RequirementsConnecting Power Connecting power to the PrinterInterfacing to the Printer Interface CablesLoading Media Loading MediaLoading Media for Peel Configuration Loading Media for Peel ConfigurationLoading Ribbon Thermal Transfer Option Ribbon Hub RemovalSelecting the Print Type Size Media Width Adjustment Power-up Configuration and Self-Test 12 Configuration Test LabelSetting the Printer to the Factory Defaults Factory Default SettingsFunction Value Switches and Indicators Switch/Indicator FunctionAvailable Options Thermal TransferPC-Batch Software Ovation2 Programming Commands Printing LabelsImmediate Commands CommandSystem-Level Commands Char Description FormatSystem-Level Commands concluded Label-Formatting Commands Description FormatLabel-Formatting Commands concluded Special Label-Formatting CommandsFont-Loading Commands Programming ExamplesExample line Configuration Command String Example Stxkd @A@ CR@ Sets the printer to gap edge media Memory Cartridges Modules Inserting a Memory CartridgeMaintenance Area Method IntervalCleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadFine Printhead Adjustment Fine Printhead AdjustmentPrinthead Replacement 203 DPI Disconnecting the Printhead CablePrinthead Replacement 300 DPI Ovation2 Troubleshooting Ribbon does not advance Label advances 12 inches before a fault indication Ovation2 Page Ascii Control Code Chart Appendix aAscii Control Code Chart Appendix B Printer Specifications Electrical Available Bar Codes Ovation2 Available Fonts and Bar Codes FontsTable B-1 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Font Sizes Lower caseOvation2 Ovation2 Table B-3 Bar Code Characteristics Bar CodesBar Code E Code Bar Code a Code 3Bar Code C UPC-E Bar Code G EAN-8Bar Code M 2 Digit UPC Bar Code N 5 Digit UPC Bar Code I CodeabarBar Code K Plessey Bar Code O CodeBar Code u UPS MaxiCode Bar Code v FIM Uppercase R Error CodesLowercase Uppercase TError Codes Warranty Information PrinterWarranty Service Procedures Thermal PrintheadGeneral Warranty Provisions Limitation of LiabilityOvation2