Correcting Problems

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

 

Possible solution(s)

 

 

 

 

 

Printer does not print when job is



Wait to see if the job is still

 

sent from the host.

 

processing.

 

 



Try printing a file that has

 

 

 

printed previously.

 

 



Verify all export module or

 

 

 

printer driver settings.

 

 



Check communications settings

 

 

 

for compatibility between printer

 

 

 

and host.

 

 



Follow instructions for ªPrinter

 

 

 

does not initialize.º

 

 



Disconnect the communications

 

 

 

cable from the back of the

 

 

 

printer and try a test print.

 

 

 

If this does not work, service

 

 

 

is required.

 

 

 

 

 

Streaks, lines, or spots appear



Check to see that the paper in

 

on prints.

 

the tray is clean and free of

 

 

 

streaks.

 

 



Check to see if the ribbon

 

 

 

is clean.

 

 



Clean the thermal head per the

 

 

 

instructions in Getting Started.

 

 

 

If streaks persist, use the

 

 

 

alternate procedure described

 

 

 

in this chapter.

 

 

 

 

January 1998

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