CHAPTER 4
4.1DIAGNOSING BASIC PRINTER PROBLEMS
Figure 4-1 shows a diagnostic flow diagram designed to reproduce problems related to card images and card transports. Two tables follow that offer associated details and section references.
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Check for Print
Anomalies
LOOK FOR:
No Image
Faint Image
Artifacts
Horizontal Line(s)
Vertical Lines
Sticking Ribbon
Washout
Ribbon Sheared
Image Off Center
CMYK Not Aligned
Abrupt Color Change
Bad Ribbon Sync.
Diagnosing Basic
Printer Step 1
Turn Power On
Power
LED Turns No
On
Yes
Cycle Power
With Panel
Button Pressed
Yes | Test Card | No |
| Emerges? |
|
Check Power,
Fuse, Cord, etc.
Check Card
Transport
Path
LOOK FOR:
No Card Feed
Multiple Card Jam
Partial Card Feed
Stall at Cleaning Roller
Stall Past Platen Roller
Stall at Encoder Guides
