The printout is pale.

Cause

What to do

 

 

The ribbon is worn out.

Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in “Replacing the ribbon cartridge” on page 132.

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 132.

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 132.

 

 

The ribbon is worn out.

Replace the ribbon cartridge as

 

described in “Replacing the ribbon

 

cartridge” on page 132.

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