52 Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Recommended Action

 

 

 

Text and graphics are

The print head is damaged.

Return the printer to your

malformed.

 

dealer for repair.

Print quality is poor.

 

 

 

 

 

Forms are smudged.

The printer is not set up

Set up the printer for the

 

correctly for the thickness of

paper thickness you are

Printing is too dark.

paper being used.

using. See “Adjusting for

 

 

paper thickness” on page 40.

 

 

 

 

The ribbon is jammed,

Make sure that the ribbon

 

twisted, or not set correctly

cartridge is installed

 

between the print head and

correctly. See “Installing the

 

the print head shield.

ribbon cartridge” on page 5.

 

 

 

 

Print head shield is damaged

Return it to your dealer for

 

or missing.

repair.

 

 

 

Printer case is hot.

The printer’s air vents are

Switch off the printer and let

 

blocked or obstructed.

it cool. Check the air vents

 

 

on the bottom of the printer

 

 

to see if they are blocked.

 

 

Remove the obstruction is

 

 

possible. If the problem

 

 

persists, return the printer to

 

 

your dealer for repair.

 

 

 

Printer makes excessive

The front cover is removed.

Replace the front cover.

noise.

 

 

The printer is vibrating.

Move any objects that are

 

 

 

touching the printer.

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure that the printer is

 

 

on a level steady surface.

 

 

 

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