Table12. Printed Output Problems (continued)

Problem Page
Forms do not stack 146
Cut-sheet form fed from the Manual Sheet Feed does not overlay continuous
form properly 147

Table13. Print Quality/Ribbon Problems

Problem Page
Characters off registration 147
Incomplete characters print 148
Missing dots 148
No print 148
Partial print characters 149
Partial print lines 149
Printing too light 149
Printing too dark 148
Smudging 148
Ribbon moving continuously 150
Ribbon folding, snagging, tearing, or not moving 149
Irregular characters 148
Variationsin print densities (light, dark, or cut-off printing) within the same
line of print 149
Wavy print 149
Unreadable characters 147
Line-to-line horizontal misregistration 150
Other Problems

Youmay notice other problems with your printer. Locate your symptom in the

following tables. Correct the condition by following the steps listed for that problem.

Table14. Configuration Problems

Problem Page
Messages display in wrong language 150
Wrong print language 150
Printer does not print or prints wrong characters 150

Table15. Miscellaneous Problems

Problem Page
Throughput at half speed 150
Printer has no power 150

Problem: Forms do not advance or overprint occurs

1: The forms tractor is not snapped in.

Solution: Check the installation of the tractor unit.

Chapter7. Resolving Printer Problems 143