6. TROUBLESHOOTING

EO1-33029

6.2 Possible Problems

6.1 Error Messages (Cont.)

Error Messages

 

Problems/Cause

 

Solutions

NO PAPER ****

1.

The media has run out.

1.

Load new media. Then press the

 

 

 

 

[RESTART] key.

 

2.

The media is not loaded properly.

2.

Load the media properly. Then press

 

 

 

 

the [RESTART] key.

 

3.

The media is slack.

3.

Take up any slack in the media.

RIBBON ERROR ****

1.

The ribbon is not fed properly.

1.

Remove the ribbon, and check the

 

 

 

 

status of the ribbon. Replace the

 

 

 

 

ribbon, if necessary. If the problem is

 

 

 

 

not solved, turn off the printer, and

 

 

 

 

call an authorized service

 

 

 

 

representative.

 

2.

The ribbon has run out.

2.

Load a new ribbon. Then press the

 

 

 

 

[RESTART] key.

EXCESS HEAD TEMP

The print head is overheated.

Turn off the printer, and allow it to cool

 

 

 

down (about 3 minutes). If this does not

 

 

 

solve the problem, call a TOSHIBA TEC

 

 

 

authorized service representative.

HEAD ERROR

There is a problem with the Print Head.

Replace the Print Head. Then press the

 

 

 

[RESTART] key.

Other error messages

Hardware or software problems may

Turn the printer off and then on. If this

 

have occurred.

does not solve the problem, turn off the

 

 

 

printer again, and call a TOSHIBA TEC

 

 

 

authorized service representative.

6.2 Possible Problems

This section describes problems that may occur when using the printer, and their causes and solutions.

Possible Problems

 

Causes

 

Solutions

The printer

will

not

1.

The Power Cord is disconnected.

1.

Plug in the Power Cord.

turn on.

 

 

2.

The AC outlet is not functioning

2.

Make sure that the power is supplied

 

 

 

 

correctly.

 

using another electric appliance.

 

 

 

3.

The fuse has blown, or the circuit

3.

Check the fuse or breaker.

 

 

 

 

breaker has tripped.

 

 

The media is not fed.

1.

The media is not loaded properly.

1.

Load the media properly.

 

 

 

2.

The printer is in an error condition.

2.

Solve the error in the Message

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display. (See Section 6.1 for more

 

 

 

 

 

 

detail.)

Nothing is printed

on

1.

The media is not loaded properly.

1.

Load the media properly.

the media.

 

 

2.

The ribbon is not loaded properly.

2.

Load the ribbon properly.

 

 

 

3.

A print head is not installed properly.

3.

Install the Print Head properly. Close

 

 

 

 

 

 

the Print Head Block.

 

 

 

4.

The ribbon and media are not

4.

Select an appropriate ribbon for the

 

 

 

 

matched.

 

media type being used.

The printed

image

is

1.

The ribbon and media are not

1.

Select an appropriate ribbon for the

blurred.

 

 

 

matched.

 

media type being used.

 

 

 

2.

The Print Head is not clean.

2.

Clean the print head using the supplied

 

 

 

 

 

 

Print Head Cleaner.

The Cutter

does

not

1.

The media is jammed in the Cutter.

1.

Remove the jammed paper.

cut.

 

 

2.

The Cutter Blade is dirty.

2.

Clean the Cutter Blade.

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