138Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklists

Troubleshooting Checklists

If an error condition exists with the printer, review this checklist:

‰Is there an error message on the LCD? If yes, see LCD Error Messages on page 139.

‰Are noncontinuous labels being treated as continuous labels? If yes, see Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 77.

‰Is the CHECK RIBBON light on when ribbon is loaded properly, or are noncontinuous labels being treated as continuous labels? If yes, see Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 77.

‰Are you experiencing problems with print quality? If yes, see Print Quality Problems on page 143.

‰Are you experiencing communications problems? If yes, see Communications Problems on page 147.

If the labels are not printing or advancing correctly, review this checklist:

‰Are you using the correct type of labels? Review the types of label in Types of Media on page 26.

‰Are you using a label that is narrower than the maximum print width? See Set Print Width on page 67.

‰Review the label- and ribbon-loading illustrations in Print Modes on page 34 and Load Ribbon on page 41.

‰Does the printhead need to be adjusted? See for more information.

‰Do the sensors need to be calibrated? See Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 77 for more information.

If none of the above suggestions correct the problem, review this checklist:

‰Perform one or more of the self-tests given in Printer Diagnostics on page 151. Use the results to help identify the problem.

‰If you are still having problems, see Contacts on page 3 for customer support information.

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