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3) The media slips or does not properly advance:

Possible cause and solution:

∙ The Head Level Adjustment Knob setting is adjusted too high, re- adjust the Head Level Adjustment Knob, (see Section 5.3.1).

The Platen Roller is dirty, clean the Platen Roller.

4)Uneven printing or print too light: Possible cause and solution:

The Hinge Plate is open or unlatched, re-latch the hinge plate, (see Section 5.1, steps 6, 7, and 8).

The Head Level Adjustment Knob setting is adjusted too high, re- adjust the head level adjustment knob, (see Section 5.3.1).

The darkness is adjusted too low, readjust.

5)Poor print quality: Possible cause and solution:

The Printhead is dirty, clean the printhead, (see Section 5.1).

The wrong ribbon/paper combination is being used, use a different type of ribbon and/or paper.

The Printhead temperature is too high or too low. Use software control to adjust the heat settings or darkness via the optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel.

The Printhead is bad, ( see Section 5.3.3).

6)No display power light is on (LCD/Keypad front panel): Possible cause and solution:

Display contrast set too low, turn the contrast adjustment clockwise until the display appears.

The LCD display is defective, return the Printer for service.

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Contents Logo W.H. Brady Co Automatic Indentification Products Part Number Revision D Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Contents Appendix a Introduction IntroductionMechanism Detail Resolution Technical SpecificationsPrint Technology Print SpeedAdditional Options Standard Ribbon Sizes Media Specifications Label/Tag Media SpecificationsUnpacking Getting StartedChecking the AC Power Requirements Selecting 230 VAC Selecting 230 VAC OperationRear Printer Connections Connecting the PrinterInterfacing to the Printer Interface Cable Applications Communications Dip Switch Settings Dip Switch SettingsMemory Cartridges Installation of a Memory CartridgeMedia Loading Media Access5a Media Installation 3 core 5b Media Installation Installing the Arc Plate for Internal rewind Using the Optional Internal RewindInstalling Media with Internal Rewind Option Using the Peel and Present Option Using the Peel and Present OptionInstalling Media using Peel and Present Option Ribbon Installation Ribbon Installation and Removal11 Ribbon Installation showing J-hook 12 Selecting Ribbon On Thermal Transfer Ribbon RemovalFront Control Panel Using Your PrinterLCD/Keypad Front Panel Option On position. This Switch is not present onPotentiometer is not present on the LCD/Keypad Front Panel OptionOptional LCD/Keypad Front Panel Optional LCD/Keypad Front PanelShift Using the Optional LCD/Keypad Front PanelBasic Function Ribbon Saver Basic FunctionBasic Function TOF Adjust Advanced SetupAdvanced Setup Operation Advanced Setup Maintenance Self-Test Power On Self-TestTest Label Examples Configuration Test LabelPrinthead Test Label Internal Dip Switch Settings Configuration Test LabelUsing Your Printer Ascii Character Dump Label Character Dump ModeFuse Replacement Factory Default SetupUsing Your Printer Printing Labels Immediate Commands Programming CommandsChar Description Format System Level CommandsXMFname Description Format Label Formatting Commands+pii Bitmapped Font Loading Commands Special Label Formatting CommandsPrinting Bar Codes Programming ExampleExample line FieldPrinting Lines and Boxes Printer Maintenance schedules Maintenance and AdjustmentsCleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead Printer does not print Possible cause and solution TroubleshootingMedia slips or does not properly advance Poor print quality Possible cause and solutionLCD Display Alarm Description Optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel AlarmsCutter NotEQP Mechanical AdjustmentsRibsvr NotEQP Media Width Adjustment Media Width AdjustmentMedia Sensor Adjustment Media Sensor AdjustmentRemoval Printhead ReplacementPrinthead Removal ReplacementMaintenance and Adjustments Char Dec Hex Appendix a Ascii Control Code ChartXON = DC1XOFF = DC3 Ascii Control Code Chart Appendix B Available Fonts and Bar Codes Table B-1 Human-Readable Font Sizes Human-Readable FontsFont Valid Ascii Characters, Decimal Table B-2 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii CharactersAppendix B Appendix B Table B-3 Valid Bar Code Font Ascii Characters Bar Code FontsAppendix B Barcode O Appendix B Barcode S Barcode T Barcode z Appendix B Appendix C Error CodesAppendix C Appendix D Support ServicesBrady Company Customer Service Form Product Service and Support Programs Appendix D Thermal Printhead Appendix E Warranty InformationGeneral Warranty Provisions Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability Appendix E