Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Checklists
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Troubleshooting Checklists
If an error condition exists with the printer, review this checklist:
Is there an error message on the LCD? If yes, see LCD Error Messages on page 119.
Are noncontinuous labels being treated as continuous labels? If yes, see Calibrate Media
and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 88.
Is the
CHECK RIBBON light on when ribbon is loaded properly, or are noncontinuous
labels being treated as continuous labels? If yes, see Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor
Sensitivity on page 88.
Are you experiencing problems with print quality? If yes, see Print Quality Problems
on page 122.
Are you experiencing communications problems? If yes, see Communications Problems
on page 126.
If the labels are not printing or advancing correctly, review this checklist:
Are you using the correct type of labels? Review the types of label in Types of Media
on page 25.
Are you using a label that is narrower than the maximum print width? See Set Print Width
on page 82.
Does the printhead need to be adjusted? See Adjust Printhead Balance and Pressure
on page 68 for more information.
Do the sensors need to be calibrated? See Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity
on page 88 for more information.
If none of the above suggestions correct the problem, review this checklist:
Perform one or more of the self-tests given in Printer Diagnostics on page 130. Use the
results to help identify the problem.
If you are still having problems, see Contacts on page 3 for customer support information.