Wasp Bar Code W-300 manual Miscellaneous

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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

D. Miscellaneous

The PC says “Printer Time Out”

1.Make sure the communications cable (parallel or serial) is connected securely to the parallel or serial port on the PC and the printer.

2.Make sure the printer power is turned on.

If the data has been sent, but here is no output from the printer

Check the active printer driver and make sure the label printer has been selected.

Vertical streaks in the printout usually indicate a dirty or faulty print head Example:

Clean the print head first. If the lines still persist, then the print head may need to be replaced.

Poor print quality

1.Adjust the Darkness (heat temperature) in the Windows printer driver.

2.Slow down the print speed.

3.Refer to the next chapter and clean the related spare parts.

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Contents Thermal Label Printer User’s Guide Page Table of Contents Page Inspecting the Printer Connection Diagram Power Supply Parallel Interface RequirementsLoading the Ribbon Release Lever Notch Empty Core Ribbon Ribbon Take-up Holder Empty Core Turn the take-up wheel forward and rewind the excess ribbon Loading the Media Remove the media holder Media Compartment Media Roll Media Guides Feed Button Printing Configuration Report Performing CalibrationOperator Controls Resetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings Installing Driver Printer DriverSetting Printer Properties PortsSetting Printer Properties Troubleshooting Possible Solutions Refer to Pages ProblemsChapter Miscellaneous Printer Maintenance Technical Specifications Product Support Page