Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
6-9
6-10
6.6
Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems
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Ribbon Problems
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Make sure that the ribbon is:
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Stretched correctly
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Not worn thin or dry
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Not torn or damaged in any other way
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Not jammed
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Carriage does not move smoothly
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Examine the paper pathway. Remove any obstructions. Check that all
packing material is removed.
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Examine the carriage area for obstructions. Remove where necessary.
6.7
Print Tests
There are three different print tests as well as one interface test built into the
printer.
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I/F TEST
is used to test the serial interface. It initiates data to be sent from
the printer and be returned by means of a closed loop connector plugged
into the serial interface connector. The test data used consists of
TEST 1
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