The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is not installed properly.

Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described on page 1-3.

The printout is faint.

Cause

What to do

 

 

The paper-thickness lever is

Move the paper-thickness lever to a

set incorrectly for your

lower setting. See “Adjusting the

paper.

Paper-Thickness Setting” on page 2-2

 

for instructions.

 

 

The ribbon is worn out.

Replace the ribbon cartridge as

 

described on page 1-3.

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

Cause

What to do

 

 

The ribbon has too much

Remove any slack in the ribbon by

slack, the ribbon has come

turning the ribbon-tightening knob,

loose, or the ribbon

or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as

cartridge is not installed

described on page 1-3.

properly.

 

 

 

The ribbon is worn out.

Replace the ribbon cartridge as

 

described on page 1-3.

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