Dascom T2150, User Manual

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Troubleshooting User guide
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General print problems
Problem Corrective action
The display remains dark
The printer is switched on, but not-
hing happens (nothing is dis-
played, no noise). Switch off the printer and proceed as follows:
1 Check that the power plug is correctly connected to the socket
on the printer.
2 Check that the power plug is seated properly in the wall socket.
3 Switch on the printer again. If the printer is now connected cor-
rectly, the printer initializes and text is shown on the display.
If these steps do not eliminate the fault:
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Replace the power cord and repeat step 3.
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Check whether the fuse is faulty and if so exchange it:, see Re-
placing the fuse , (page 105).
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Check that power flows at the socket e.g. using a desk lamp, if
necessary use a different socket and repeat step 3.
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Contact your dealer if the printer cannot be powered up.
Do not attempt to open the printer. You might suffer
an electric shock.
The display is lit, but the printer
does not print 1 Check that the printer is Online. If the displays shows Offline,
then press the key Online. Try to print again.
2 Check the connection from the printer to the computer (inter-
face cable):
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Check that the interface cable is properly connected to the
computer and to the printer.
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Check that it is the correct interface cable for your printer. Infor-
mation on the interface is located in the section
Connecting the
printer , (page 8) and in chapter Interfaces, (page 143) .
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Check that the printer is properly adapted to the computer (con-
figured). Refer to section
The control panel , (page 10). Check
the parameter set in the Setup menu under Settings for inter-
faces (I/O) , (page 53) and if necessary correct it.
3 Check whether the printer is working properly. To do this, print
out a copy of the menu; siehe Printing out menu configurations
(Print) , (page 47)
4 Check that the top cover is closed.
5 Check that paper is inserted and loaded. Refer to the section
Loading paper , (page 30)
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