
Chapter 5 – Troubleshoot the Printer
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Troubleshoot Printer Problems and Find
Solutions
Use this section to find possible solutions to printer problems.
Print Quality Problems and Possible Solutions
Problem
Possible Solution
The printout is weak.
Try these possible solutions in order:
•
Make sure that your media setting is
appropriate for hte type of media you
are using.
•
The contrast may be too low.
Increase the contrast.
•
The printhead pressure may be too
low. Increase the printhead
pressure.
•
Replace the printhead.
The printout is weaker on one
side.
Adjust the printhead balance.
There are weak spots on the
printout.
Try these possible solutions in order:
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There may be foreign particles on
the media. Clean or replace the
media.
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Make sure that your media and
ribbon are compatible.
•
Make sure that you are using high
quality media and ribbon.
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The contrast may be too low.
Increase the contrast.
Summary of Contents for PM23c
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Page 8: ...Contents x PM23c PM43 and PM43c Mid Range Printer User Manual ...
Page 32: ...Chapter 1 About the Printer 22 PM23c PM43 and PM43c Mid Range Printer User Manual ...
Page 52: ...Chapter 2 Set Up the Printer 42 PM23c PM43 and PM43c Mid Range Printer User Manual ...
Page 64: ...Chapter 3 Connect the Printer 54 PM23c PM43 and PM43c Mid Range Printer User Manual ...
Page 88: ...Chapter 4 Configure the Printer 78 PM23c PM43 and PM43c Mid Range Printer User Manual ...
Page 89: ...79 5 Troubleshoot the Printer Use this chapter to troubleshoot the printer ...
Page 118: ...Chapter 6 Maintain the Printer 108 PM23c PM43 and PM43c Mid Range Printer User Manual ...
Page 135: ...125 B Default Settings This appendix contains all of the default settings for the printer ...