Star Micronics LC-20 Printer User Manual


 
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If the POWER indicatordoesnot illuminate,checkthe following:
Check
Possible remedy
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Is the power cable properly
Turn off the printer, make certain that the power cable
plugged into the eledrical
is securely connected, andthen tumtheprinterback on.
outlet?.
Is power being supplied to
Turn off the printer and unplug it- TV out another
the outlet?
appliance oftheoutletto determin
eifelectricity isbeing
supplied to that outlet.
Is theprintervoltage correct?
Check the bottom panel ofyourprinterto verify that the
outletvoltage corresponds tothevokagerequiredby the
printer. If theydonotmatch, DONOTW tooperate the
printer. Contact your supplier.
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If yourprinterdoesnotprint,or suddenlystopsprinting,checkthefollow-
ing:
Check
Possible remedy
Is the interface cable con-
Check both ends of the cable - printer and computer to
nected securely?
make sure that the connector is firmly in position.
Is the O indicator illu-
Ifit isno~ press the ON
LINEbuttontoset the printer on-
minated? line.
Is the indicator
If it is, the paper has run out. Load more paper.
flashing?
Is the paper caught up inter-
Turn off the power, remove thejmedpaper, replace,
nally?
tumonthe@nter, andcontinueprinting. hIalcesure that
the leading edge of the paper is smooth and uncreased.
Is the ribbon caught up Turnoff the power, remove thenbbon, retension
it,and
around the print head? replace it. This problem occurs most frequently with a
worn ribbom so you may need to replace the ribbon.
Is the software you are using Check the installation settings inyour softwar% andre-
properly installed for your install if necessary.
printer?
Can the printer perform self-
Turn the printer off, and turn it on again, holding down
test operations? one of the buttons to perform a self-test. If these do not
work, contact your dealer.
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