Gray lines on blank labels with no consistent pattern
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The printhead is dirty. | Clean the printhead according to the instructions on | |
page 56. | ||
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Light, consistent vertical lines running through all of the labels
Problem | Solution | |
The printhead or platen roller is dirty. | Clean the printhead, platen roller, or both according to | |
the instructions on page 56. | ||
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Intermittent creases on the left and right edges of the label
Problem | Solution |
There is too much pressure on the | Reduce the printhead pressure. Refer to the printhead |
printhead. | pressure adjustment on page 62. |
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Wrinkled ribbon
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The ribbon is not loaded correctly. | Load the ribbon correctly. See “Ribbon Loading” on | |
page 34. | ||
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The darkness setting is incorrect. | Set the darkness to the lowest possible setting for good | |
print quality. See “Darkness” on page 40. | ||
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| Set the pressure to the minimum required for good print | |
Incorrect printhead pressure or balance. | quality. See “Printhead Pressure Adjustment” on | |
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The media is not feeding correctly. It is | Make sure that the media guide and media supply guide | |
“walking” from side to side. | touch the edge of the media. | |
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