Chapter 2 Maintenance

Table 7. Troubleshooting the Validator

Symptom

Solution

 

 

 

 

The printed bar codes are

• Bar code spacing.The validator requires a

causing error conditions.

minimum distance of 1/2 inch or 20 times

(continued)

the minimum element width, whichever is

 

greater, between bar codes.

 

• Printer speed. See “Print Speed Limits” on

 

page 74. If problems persist, decrease the

 

Print Speed in the MEDIA CONTROL menu.

 

• Be sure the bar code is not printing on the

 

extreme edges of the label.

 

• Clean the printhead. See “Cleaning” in the

 

Quick Setup Guide.

 

• Check that paper and ribbon are clean,

 

unwrinkled, and installed correctly.

 

• Check the number of bar codes being

 

validated concurrently. The validator can

 

track the performance of up to four bar

 

codes at one time.

 

 

Maintenance

WARNING Class 2 laser light. Do not stare into the laser beam or a reflected image of the laser beam.

WARNING Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The validator is a self-contained unit that requires only periodic cleaning. Every so often, power down the printer and use a household glass cleaner and a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the glass.

If the problem with the printer is not fixed by one of these troubleshooting methods, call your authorized service representative or the Printronix Customer Support Center. See “Contact Information” on page 95.

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T5000R specifications

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