Boca Research FSP 42, FSP 46, FSP 44 technical manual Troubleshooting Guide

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10.0 Troubleshooting Guide

This is a simplified troubleshooting guide listing some of the typical problems. It is not intended to provide technical details or repair methods, but can serve as a guide for fault isolation in the

field. If you need additional help, please contact BOCA at Tel: (561) 998-9600 Fax: (561) 998-9609

1.NO OPERATION, POWER INDICATOR IS OUT

a.Check the power cord for proper installation at both ends.

b.Check main fuse and replace if blown. (2amp, 250 volt, SB)

c.Check that there is power at the AC receptacle.

2.POWER IS ON BUT NO OPERATION

a.Check all electrical connections on the printer.

b.If cutter motor does not rotate after power up, See # 6.

c.Unplug the thermal head and turn on the printer. If printer works, replace the thermal head.

d.Replace the Main logic board.

3.POWER IS ON BUT TICKET WILL NOT LOAD

a.See # 2

b.Make sure the print head/cam lock assembly is fully locked in the closed position. Consult “Thermal Print Head” in Section 8.1.6.

c.Check that the ticket stock is being loaded correctly.

d.Replace ticket load switch.

e.Replace ticket cut opto.

f.Replace the Main logic board.

4.ERRATIC CUT POSITION

a.Check for defective ticket stock. Is the black mark unevenly spaced apart or

light in color? Is the ticket too wide for the paper path?

b. Clean off opto eyes. Consult “Optical Device” in Section 8.1.5.

c. Check that the platen is clean. Consult “Rubber Drive Roller” in Section 8.1.7. d. Replace ticket cut opto.

e. Replace ticket load switch.

g. Replace the Main logic board.

5.ERRATIC PRINT POSITION

a.See # 4

6.CUTTER DOES NOT CYCLE

a.Check for blockage in the cutter area.

b.Make sure printer is set for MINI. Consult Section 5.0

c.Replace the cutter assembly

d.Replace the Main logic board.

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Contents FSP 42/44/46 Flight Strip Printer Boca SYSTEMS, INC Table of Contents Table of Figures and Appendices FCC Notice Warranty Information Introduction Boca Unpacking the PrinterControl Panel LCD Output Slot Hopper Mounting Holes Tour of Your PrinterCutter Assembly MAY Vary Page Configuration MAY Vary Loading Flight Strips InstallationThermal Menu Test Standard ConfigurationPrint Head TYPE? Test Ticket TYPE?Baud RATE? Print SPEED? Diagnostic MODE?Status ENABLED? MINI/MICRO?Buffer MODE? Default SettingSpecial HEAD? Path TYPE?Park TICKET? INC CUT2 COUNT?DEC CUT2 COUNT? Sided PRINTER?Test TICKET? Flash ACK MODE?Software BUSY? BI-DIRECTIONAL?This Section has Been Removed Error No Description Control Panel IndicatorParallel Pinouts Interface PinoutsSerial Pinouts Typical RS232 Pin ConnectionsThermal Paper Theory & Specification Paper Guide and Print Head Assembly Maintenance and AdjustmentsOptical Device see figure Optical Device Ticket Load SwitchRubber Drive Roller Platen Thermal Print HeadPrint Head removal General Cleaning Cutter AssemblyLogic Board Parts List Troubleshooting Guide Ticket JAM Entering the Cutter Area No Print OUTPrinter Skips Tickets While Printing Printer Skips Tickets and Dies