Star Micronics LC-6211 Printer User Manual


 
36 Troubleshooting
Lines print over each other. Auto line feed with carriage
return is disabled by the EDS
setting.
Use the EDS Mode to enable
auto line feed with carriage
return. See “Auto LF with
CR” on page 22.
Jamming paper. Set up the printer for the
paper thickness you are
using. See “Adjusting for
paper thickness” on page 26.
Incorrect number of lines are
printed on the page.
Auto line feed with carriage
return is enabled by the EDS
setting.
Use the EDS Mode to
disable auto line feed with
carriage return. See “Auto
LF with CR” on page 22.
The line spacing or leading
selected by your application
program is wrong.
Choose a different line
spacing or leading setting
from your application.
Dot adjustment is not
correct.
See “Adjusting the dot
alignment” on page 33.
Text and graphics are
malformed.
Print quality is poor.
The printer is not set up
correctly for the thickness of
paper being used.
Set up the printer for the
paper thickness you are
using. See “Adjusting for
paper thickness” on page 26.
The print head is damaged. Return the printer to your
dealer for repair.
The ribbon is worn out or
“used up.”
Replace the ribbon with a
new one.
Printer case is hot. The printer’s air vents are
blocked or obstructed.
Switch off the printer and let
it cool. Check the air vents
on the bottom of the printer
to see if they are blocked.
Remove the obstruction is
possible. If the problem
persists, return the printer to
your dealer for repair.
Problem Possible Cause Recommended Action