6.0 Introduction

Occasionally, situations arise that require troubleshooting. Possible problem situations and potential solutions are listed in this section. While not every situation is addressed, you may find some of these tips helpful. After the correction action is taken press the FEED button to clear the alarm. Contact a qualified service technician for problems that persist or are not covered in this section.

6.1 Troubleshooting Tips

The following table lists the symptoms of the topics covered in the troubleshooting section.

Problem Situation

Unacceptable print quality

The printer does not print or prints several labels at once

The ribbon does not advance

Skips every other label

Unable to print in rotation 4

Prints light on the right side of the label

Printer fails to turn on

Label advances 1-2 inches before a fault indication

Label advances 16 inches before a fault indication

STOP light flashing

Tracking Problems

Ribbon Smudging with narrow media during label back-feed

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