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Appendix A - Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Solution or Reason

Printer Operation--continued

 

1.

Verify that the labels are the correct

Printer appears to be

 

type.

2.

Check that the roll is loaded with the di-

working (media is being fed

 

rect thermal side facing up.

out), but nothing is printed.

 

3.

Clean the print head with cleaning pen.

 

 

4.

Ensure top cover is locked closed.

 

1.

Clean the print head with cleaning pen.

 

2.

Adjust print speed/darkness in software.

Printing is faded or poor

3.

Check the media and verify that print

quality.

 

surface is facing up.

 

4.

Check the correct combination thermal

 

 

transfer ribbon and media are in use.

 

1.

Perform AutoSense gap sensor

 

 

adjustment on page 8.

Prints only partial label or

2.

Label caught on print head.

3.

Top cover is not properly latched.

skips a label.

4.

Possible software problem. Check the

 

 

 

printer memory configuration. Refer to

 

 

the EPL2 Programming manual.

 

1.

Perform AutoSense gap sensor adjust-

 

 

ment on page 8.

 

2.

Possible problem with label stock. Use

Printing stops and STATUS

 

only approved labels and tags.

indicator lights ORANGE or

3.

Possible label jam.

RED.

4.

Insufficient memory for label size. Check

 

 

the printer memory configuration.

 

5.

Possible software problem. Refer to the

 

 

EPL2 Programming manual.

 

 

 

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Contents Thermal Printer User’s Manual 2844 Foreword Shock Hazard Warning Table of Contents Installation and Operation Unpack Your Printer Know Your Printer Installation and Operation Step ➊ Attach Power Supply To The Printer Step ➋ Attach Interface Cable Step ➌ Load Media Load Media Release Cover Step ➍ AutoSense Media Gap Sensing AutoSense Gap Sensor Adjustment Step ➎ Install Software Thermal Printing Direct or Transfer? Using Options Step ➊ Prepare Ribbon Step ➋ Install Supply Roll Step ➌ Install Take-Up Core Step ➍ Tighten Ribbon Attach Ribbon to Take-Up Core Remove Slack From RibbonAdding a New Transfer Ribbon Replacing a Partially Used Transfer RibbonUsing the Label Dispenser Using Fan-Fold Media Using the Media Cutter 980348-001 Rev. a Appendix a Troubleshooting Problem Solution or ReasonRED Troubleshooting Media Handling Host Female DB-25 to Male Centronics Cable For the cable connectors Bus USBTurn OFF O the printer before performing this procedure Cleaning the Platen Preparing Media Paper, and Labels Before Loading Tag Stock Rolls Find the tape and detach the bottom tag980348- 001 a