4.5Print Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause and remedy

 

 

 

Printing doesn't start.

• Power to the printer is off.

Turn on the power switch.

 

 

If power is not still turned on,

 

 

follow the steps in the Power

 

 

Troubleshooting.

 

• Printer is not properly

Turn off the power switch and

 

connected to a computer.

connect it properly.

 

• Printer setting is not proper.

Correct the printer setting.

 

 

 

Missing all lines.

• Print head connector

If the print head connector is

 

connection failure.

not properly connected, insert

 

 

it correctly.

 

• Paper and ribbon are not

Set them properly.

 

set properly.

 

 

 

 

Partially dropouts.

• Print head is dirty.

Check the print head

 

 

heating element for dirt. If

 

 

it's dirty, wipe the surface of

 

 

the print head heating

 

 

element with a soft clean

 

 

cloth soaked in ethylalcohol

 

 

etc.

 

• Platen roller is dirty.

Remove any dirt or label or

 

 

tape on the platen.

 

 

Note: If it can't be removed,

 

 

contact our service

 

 

personnel for general

 

 

maintenance.

 

 

 

(continued)

 

 

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