Tamron LS6 quick start Printer Troubleshooting

PRINTER TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM			ACTION
Media is not	∙	Ribbon knob not locked. Rotate ribbon knob into
advancing properly		locked position.
in the printer.	∙ Ensure that labels are properly positioned in label
		path and that width guides are in contact with both
		sides of the label. Ensure that adjustable width
		guide is locked in place in the correct notch.
	∙ End of label roll reached. Detach end of label roll
		from core.
	∙ Label jam in printer. Label is caught in print
		mechanism. To clear jam:
		1.	Turn printer power OFF.
		2.	Open label door.
		3.	Detach any printed labels with cutter.
		4.	Open ribbon lock knob.
		5.	Remove unprinted labels from the printer.
		6.	Carefully remove any labels caught in the
			printer.
Printed image is	∙	Print head heat setting is too high. Reduce heat
full, but grayish or		setting. See procedure on page 46.
“translucent”.	∙	Ribbon and media are incompatible. Test
		alternative ribbon or media. See compatibility
		chart on page 14.
Voids in printed	∙	Dust on label. Remove dust with compressed air
image: areas where		or place static tinsel across label unwind.
there is no print.	∙	Ribbon and media are incompatible. Test
		alternative ribbon or media. See compatibility
		chart on page 14.
	∙ Print head elements or “dots” are dirty or
		obstructed. Clean print head with pre-saturated
		cleaning card (LS6-CLN) or soft-stemmed swab
		and isopropyl alcohol. See cleaning instructions
		on page 55.
	∙ Ribbon may be wrinkled.
		1.	Unlock and remove ribbon cartridge from
			printer.
		2.	Tighten ribbon in ribbon cartridge by turning
			knobs.
		3.	Insert ribbon cartridge into printer.
	∙ Print head elements or “dots” are burned out.
		Replace print head.

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