Solution

Printing is patchy, faint,

Check that the ribbon is seated correctly

uneven, or intermittent

 

All the text is printed on the same line or text is printed with an extra blank line between

Some of the characters printed do not match those in the file

Can’t get condensed print

Horizontal tabs don’t work

Horizontal tabs are incorrect when changing pitch

If you have been using the ribbon for a long time or for a large amount of printing, it may need to be replaced.

It is also possible for the print head to wear out if the printer is used frequently and for long periods at a time. See the instructions on replacing the print head at the end of this appendix.

This can usually be corrected by changing the setting of DIP switch 2-4. If that does not solve the problem, you may need a different cable.

If they are international characters, check the settings of DIP switches 1-6 to 1-8. If they are graphics characters, see that your software is correctly installed and that you have correctly set DIP switch 1-3.

Cancel emphasized mode; it has priority over condensed.

Cancel NLQ mode: it has priority over condensed.

Set margins before tabs, not after.

Tabs are set according to current print pitch. Changes in pitch do not affect the position of the tabs on the page.

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