ML1120
Plus
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Plus
User’s Guide - Troubleshooting > 73
PROblem
cAuSe
AcTION
SEL indicator is
illuminated but no printing
takes place.
Interface cable is
disconnected.
Reconnect the interface
cable.
Wrong interface cable has
been used.
Use correct interface cable.
The print head is moving
but no printing takes
place.
The ribbon cartridge has
not been installed.
Install the ribbon cartridge.
Print position offset
The horizontal printing
position is offset.
The start position may
change after the printer is
powered on.
When the printer is powered
ON, switch from off-line mode
to on-line mode by pressing
the SEL button. Reset the
start position. You must set
the Power Switch to OFF
before you change the start
position.
Printing slows down
Print direction
changes suddenly to
unidirectional.
When the print head
overheats, the printer
automatically starts
unidirectional split printing.
When the print head
temperature drops sufficiently,
the printer will return to its
original operation.
Pe warning
The print carriage does
not operate.
There is contamination on
the carriage shaft.
Clean any paper dust and
contamination from the
carriage with a dry cloth.
Print blurring
The characters are too
pale to display properly
on the paper.
The Paper Thickness lever
position does not match the
paper.
Correct the Paper Thickness
lever setting.
The printer is set to print at
high speed.
Set the speed to normal.
The ribbon has reached its
end of life.
Replace the ribbon by a new
one.
The ribbon cartridge is not
installed correctly.
Reinstall the ribbon cartridge
correctly.
The ribbon has been
wound incorrectly.
Replace the ribbon cartridge
by a new one.
The ribbon is not
transferring properly.
Replace the ribbon cartridge
by a new one.
A line of print is missing.
Broken wire pins.
Contact your dealer.
