Troubleshooting
User guide
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Problems with the print quality
Problem
Corrective action
Print is faulty
The inserted document is too thick. Use a document with the cor-
rect thickness. Refer to the section
Paper specifications
, page 85
and the chapter
Print media
, page 29.
Print is too pale
The ribbon exhausted or the ribbon cassette is not correctly fitted.
Refer to the chapter
Changing the ribbon cassette
, page 33.
Smudged print
The ribbon is damaged (e.g. frayed). Change the ribbon as
described in the chapter
Changing the ribbon cassette
, page 33.
Dots within characters are
missing
1.
Check whether the ribbon is damaged. To do so check the rib-
bon cassettes functionality by turning the green tension gear in
direction of the arrow on the cassette; check if the ribbon itself
is torn or has holes etc. If necessary replace the ribbon cas-
sette; see the chapter
Changing the ribbon cassette
, page 33.
2.
Check whether the print head is damaged. To do so print out a
status page (see
Printing out the status page
, page 53) and
check if under the lines representing the software versions all
24 lines are present. Every line represents one of the 24 nee-
dles of the print head. If not so, replace the print head; see the
chapter
Replacing the print head
, page 39.
We recommend to use genuine ribbon cassettes only.
In case of a damaged print head, please contact your
dealer.
Prints undefined characters
1.
Check that the interface plug is correctly connected to the com-
puter and to the printer.
2.
Check that the proper emulation and the correct character set
is selected in the menu; see section
Emulation type
, page 61,
Epson
, page 62,
IBM
, page 62 and
Olivetti
, page 62.
3.
Check the length of the interface cable; see the chapter
Interfaces
, page 127.
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