The printout is pale.

CauseWhat to do

The ribbon is worn out.

Replace the ribbon cartridge as

 

described in “Replacing the Ribbon

 

Cartridge” on page 130.

The printout is faint.

Cause

What to do

 

 

The ribbon is worn out.

Replace the ribbon cartridge as

 

described in “Replacing the Ribbon

 

Cartridge” on page 130.

Part of the printout is missing, or dots are missing in random positions.

Cause

What to do

 

 

The ribbon has too much slack,

Remove any slack in the ribbon by

the ribbon has come loose, or

turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or

the ribbon cartridge is not

reinstall the ribbon cartridge as

installed properly.

described in “Replacing the Ribbon

 

Cartridge” on page 130.

 

 

The ribbon is worn out.

Replace the ribbon cartridge as

 

described in “Replacing the Ribbon

 

Cartridge” on page 130.

Lines of dots are missing in the printout.

Cause

What to do

 

 

The print head is damaged.

Stop printing and contact your dealer to

 

have the print head replaced.

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