Other Printer Problems

Smears or voids in printed image

Possible causes include the following:

Dirty printhead. Clean the printhead, as described in the previous section.

Printhead temperature too high. Use software control to adjust the heat setting. Change the setting through the main menu PRINTER CONTROL function, which is accessed through the secondary control panel. (Refer to Chapter 3, ªConfiguring the Printer,ºpage 3±28, for complete instructions.)

Incorrect ribbon/media combination being used. Be sure to use the correct ribbon type.

Ribbon has crease or fold across surface. Smooth out ribbon to remove crease. Reduce print speed. Change the setting through the main menu PRINTER CONTROL function, which is accessed through the secondary control panel. (Refer to Chapter 3, ªConfiguring the Printer,ºpage 3±28, for complete instructions.)

Advances several labels when FEED button is pressed

Possible causes include the following:

Labels loaded incorrectly. See loading instructions on the inside cover of the printer, or refer to the Operator's Guide.

Media sensor out of adjustment or defective. Call your authorized Printronix service representative.

Prints strange characters instead of the correct label format

Possible causes include the following:

Printer serial baud rate setting does not match the host baud rate. Reset the printer via software, or turn the printer off and then on.

Printer serial host interface set for 8 data, bits but the transmitting device is set for 7 data bits (or vice-versa). The current setting may be viewed on the front-panel message display and new settings may be entered through the main menu HOST INTERFACE function, which is accessed through the secondary control panel. (Refer to Chapter 3, ªConfiguring the Printer,º page 3±35, for complete instructions.)

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T3308, T3306 specifications

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