TROUBLESHOOTING
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1. | The display stays blank after you | ● | Check the polarity of the batteries. |
| have turned on the machine. | ● | If the batteries are low, replace |
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| them. |
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| ● Check that the adaptor is working | |
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| properly. |
2. | The machine does not print, or the | ● | Check that the tape cassette has |
| printed characters are blurred. |
| been inserted properly. |
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| ● If the tape cassette is empty, re- | |
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| place it with a new one. |
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| ● | Check that the character size is |
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| appropriate for the width of the |
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| tape that is used. |
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3. | The printed characters are not | ● | The batteries are probably weak. |
| formed properly. |
| Replace them. |
4. | The tape cannot be cut. | ● | The cutting blade is probably dull. |
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| Replace the cutter unit. |
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5. | Striped tape appears. | ● | You have reached the end of the |
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| tape. Replace it with a new tape. |
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6. | The memory has cleared on its | ● | The batteries are probably weak. |
| own. |
| Replace them. |
7. | An unprinted line appears on a | ● | There may be some dust on the |
| label. |
| print head. Wipe the print head |
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| gently with a dry cotton swab. |
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| ● If dust still remains, dip the cotton | |
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| swab in isopropyl (rubbing) alco- |
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| hol and wipe the print head again. |
