Star Micronics LC24-20 Printer User Manual


 
Characters are wrong or missing; formatting control codes do not work
Probable Cause I Action
Problem with the
application
program.
Some wires are
missing from the
print head.
Wrong default
setting with
EDS switches.
Refer to your application program manual.
Printer needs repair.
Check the current EDS setting. Modify the EDS setting.
s Dots are missing or print quality is poor
Probable Cause
I Action
Adjustment lever Check the position of the adjustment lever.
is set incorrectly. See Chapter 3.
Print head is not Printer needs repair,
working.
c Forms are smudged or printing is too dark
Probable Cause I Action
Adjustmentlever
issetincorrectly.
Ribbonistwisted
or isnot between
theprintheadand
the print head
shield.
Print head shield
(or print head) is
damaged or
missing.
Check the position of the adjustment lever.
Move the leverto a lightersetting (front). See Chapter 3.
Install the ribbon correctly. See “Installing the ribbon
cartridge” in Chapter 2.
See “Installing the ribbon cartridge” in Chapter 2 to
locate the print head shield and print head, Contact your
dealer,
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