SATO GT408, GT 410 Lcd Field Illuminated But Without Words Or No Display At All, Meandering Media

Unit 5: Troubleshooting

NO PRINTED IMAGE

No voltage output.	Test power supply and replace as necessary.
Damaged print head.	Replace print head.
Damaged electronics.	Replace circuit board.
Interface problems.	Check. Refer to relative instructions below.
Data input error.	Ensure correct data stream.
LCD FIELD ILLUMINATED BUT WITHOUT WORDS OR NO DISPLAY AT ALL
Power cable issues.	Ensure properly connected. Ensure not defective.
Incorrectly positioned display potentiom-	Adjust as required.
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Defective power supply.	Troubleshoot and replace components as necessary.
MEANDERING MEDIA
Incorrectly loaded media.	Ensure correct loading.
Improperly adjusted media guides.	Adjust as required.
Unbalanced print head.	Adjust as required.
Worn or improperly adjusted platen roller.	Adjust. Replace as required.
PRINTER CREATES A BLANK LABEL
Data input error.	Ensure correct data stream.
Improper media selected.	Ensure correct media is in use.
Disconnected print head.	Cycle off power and ensure proper connection.
Defective print head.	Replace print head as required.
Defective main board.	Replace main board as required.
INCORRECT LABEL POSITIONING
Incorrect sensor selection.	Ensure the correct sensor is selected.
Improper sensor adjustment.	Adjust as required.
Incorrect media in use.	Ensure the correct media is being used.
Data input error.	Ensure correct data stream.

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