Seiko FB 390 user manual Problems And Solutions, Intervals and Materials for Cleaning

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NOTE

Over-application of oil may cause a build up of dust and dirt with resulting printer failure.

Cleaning the platen

Clean the platen with a soft cloth.

Intervals and Materials for Cleaning

Clean inside the printer in accordance with the following:

 

NOTE

Intervals cleaning:

Every 6 months or 300 hours of operation.

 

(Whichever comes first)

Materials:

Dry cloth (gauze or soft cloth)

 

 

Ribbon Cartridge The inked ribbon in the cartridge is a continuous loop and will print several million characters before needing replacement. When printed characters begin to appear feint, it is time to replace ribbon cartridge.

Replacing the ribbon is a simple matter of taking out the old cartridge and replacing it with a new one. Before removing the old cartridge always turn off the power and allow the print head to cool, as it can be extremely hot. Then slide the print head to the left edge to avoid damage to the print head cable. See the ribbon installation section in Chapter 2 for details.

Problems And Solutions

The following are some of the common problems, which you may encounter when using the printer. By implementing the solutions suggested, you should be able to resolve them.

Printer is “Dead” No Light, No Action Make sure that it is plugged in, check both ends of the power cable. Make sure the power switch is turned on. Test the socket with another appliance to make sure it is working, check the fuse in the plug attached to the power cable. Take your printer to your dealer to be serviced.

Printer Won’t Work Be sure that the printer cable is plugged into both the printer and the computer. Make sure that there is paper inserted and the ONLINE LED is on.

Printing is Feint Be sure that the ribbon cartridge is installed correctly. It must be fitted securely into place and the ribbon must pass between the print head and the ribbon mark. Adjust the gap adjust lever (move it upward). Replace the ribbon. Replace the print head.

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Contents Seiko Precision Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents To enter the Setup Menu System and change the settings Epson Emulation Select Code Pages Overview FeaturesEmulation Automatic Interface SwitchingHigh Resolution Graphics User- Friendly Control PanelUnpacking PreparationMain parts of printer rear view Paper feed knob Parts IdentificationInstalling the Front Table Extension Tray InstallationInstalling and Replacing the Ribbon Cassette Make sure of the following Connecting the Interface CableTurning the Power on and off Using the Parallel Interface and the USB InterfaceConnecting to the Power Source Connecting the Power CordPosition Copies Thickness Paper Thickness AdjustmentAdjusting the gap adjust lever Loading paperLoading Cut Sheet Paper Loading Tractor Paper Using Tractor PaperPage Page 15 Tractor paper tear-off Tearing off Tractor PaperPrinting from Your Software Setting Up Your Printer To Work With SoftwareControl Panel Indicator LED OffControl Panel Keys and LEDs Basic Control Panel Operations Top of Form Adjustment ModeTo exit without saving, just turn off the printer Tear-off Adjustment ModeUsing the Setup Menu System To exit without saving, just turn the printer OFFTo exit the Setup Menu System To enter the Setup Menu System and change the settingsTo print the current settings Printing the Current Setting ReportSeiko Precision FB-390 Setup Menu System Options of the Setup Menu SystemFont Options DescriptionSlide Pattern Printing Test Restoring Factory Printer SettingsUsing the Self Test Functions Maintenance Printing Test H patternPrint Mode Hex Dump ModeCleaning the Cabinet Maintenance and Fault FindingAppendix a Intervals and Materials for Cleaning Problems And SolutionsError Cause Remedy Error LED on the Control PanelPrint Head SpecificationsAppendix B GeneralPaper MechanismMultipart Dot Spacing Max No Character Printing Print mode Print mode specifications×H inches Parallel Interface Graphic Print SpecificationsUSB Interface Command Code SummaryEpson Emulation Character Set Name Code SymbolInput Data Control Graphics ModeDownload Character Bit-ImageFormat Select Code PagesCode No D2 d3 HEX Name
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