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Problem	Solution
The printhead is dirty.	Clean the printhead according to the instructions on
	page 56.

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Problem	Solution
The printhead or platen roller is dirty.	Clean the printhead, platen roller, or both according to the
	instructions on page 56.

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Problem	Solution
There is too much pressure on the printhead.	Reduce the printhead pressure. Refer to “Printhead
	Pressure Adjustment” on page 65.

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Problem	Solution
The ribbon is not loaded correctly.	Load the ribbon correctly. See “Ribbon Loading” on
	page 34.
The darkness setting is incorrect.	Set the darkness to the lowest possible setting for good
	print quality. See “DARKNESS” on page 40.
	Set the pressure to the minimum required for good print
Incorrect printhead pressure or balance.	quality. See “Printhead Pressure Adjustment” on page 65.
The media is not feeding correctly. It is	Make sure that the media guide and media supply guide
“walking” from side to side.	touch the edge of the media.

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