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Troubleshooting
Print Quality Problems
4/30/13 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-003
Misregistration/skips
labels The printer is not calibrated. Recalibrate the printer.
The media sensor is not
positioned correctly. Place the media sensor in the proper position.
See Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors
on page 76.
Improper label format. Use correct label format.
Misregistration and
misprint of one to
three labels
The platen roller is dirty. See Clean the Printhea d and Platen Roller
on page 116.
The media sensor is not
positioned correctly. Place the media sensor in the proper position.
See Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors
on page 76.
Media does not meet
specifications. Use media that meets specifications.
Vertical drift in
top-of-form position The printer is out of calibration. Calibrate the printer. See Calibrate Media and
Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 99.
Vertical drift occurs during
normal printer operation.
Note • A vertical drift of
± 4 to 6 dot rows
(approximately 0.5 mm)
is within no rmal
tolerances.
Calibrate the printer. See Calibrate Media and
Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 99.
The platen roller is dirty. Clean the platen roller. See Clean the Printhead
and Platen Roller on page 116.
Vertical image or
label drift The printer is using
non-continuous labels but is
configured in contin uous mode.
Configure the printer for non-continuous and run
calibration routine, if necessary.
The media sensor is positioned
incorrectly. Ensure that the media sensor is properly
positioned to read a single/consistent interlabel
gap. See Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors
on page 76.
The media sensor is calibrated
improperly. See Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor
Sensitivity on page 99.
The platen roller is dirty. Clean the platen roller. See Clean the Printhead
and Platen Roller on page 116.
Improper printhead pressure
settings (toggles). Adjust the printhead pressure to ensure proper
functionality.
Improperly loaded media. Verify that the printer is loaded properly.
Incompatible media. Ensure that the interlabel gaps or notches are 2 to
4 mm and consistently placed. Media must not
exceed minimum specifications for mode of
operation.
Table 12 • Print Quality Problems (Continued)
Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution