34Troubleshooting
❏If the three lines do not align properly, use SET/EJECT/PARK to move the middle line to the left or LINE FEED to move it to the right.
The above step performs alignment for DRAFT mode only. You must make separate adjustments for the
DENSITY, PLOTTER GRAPHICS, CRT
❏Press ON LINE to change to another printing mode.
❏Repeat the above steps for each printing mode, if necessary
❏After making changes to the adjustments, hold down ON LINE and press LINE FEED to exit the Dot Adjustment Mode and register your adjustments.
Troubleshooting guide
Use the following table to help track down the causes of problems and to determine the best solution to deal with them.
Problem | Possible Cause | Recommended Action |
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The ON LINE indicator does | The printer is not receiving | Check whether the power |
not light. | power. | cord is correctly plugged into |
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| the power outlet. |
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| Check whether the power |
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| outlet is working by |
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| unplugging the printer and |
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| plugging in another device. |
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Printer sounds like it is | The ribbon is jammed, | Make sure that the ribbon |
printing, but it is not. | twisted, or not set correctly | cartridge is installed |
| between the print head and | correctly. |
Printing is weak. | the print head shield. |
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| The printer is not set up | Set up the printer for the |
| correctly for the thickness of | paper thickness you are |
| paper you are using. | using. See “Adjusting for |
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| paper thickness” on page 26. |
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| The ribbon is worn out or | Replace the ribbon with a |
| “used up.” | new one. |
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