Light Print on the Entire Page
Possible Causes:
1. Ribbon is "dried out". Replace the ribbon.
2. Verify that the headgap lever setting is appropriate for the type of paper being used.
3. Check / perform the printhead gap adjustment.
4. Paper is not within specification. Refer to Section One for paper specification.
Uneven Print Density
Possible Causes:
1. Printhead gap not within specification. Perform the printhead gap adjustment.
2. Defective platen. Replace the platen.
Smeared Print
Possible Causes:
1. Ribbon protector is missing or broken. Replace the ribbon protector.
2. Verify that the headgap lever setting is appropriate for the type of paper being used.
3. Check / perform the printhead gap adjustment.
4. Paper is not within specification. Refer to Section One for paper specification.
Inconsistent Line Feed
Possible Causes:
1. Power OFF the printer. Turn the platen knob. The platen should rotate smoothly. If it does not,
remove the cause of the binding.
2. Defective line feed motor. Replace the line feed motor.
Drifting Margin
Possible Causes:
1. Power OFF the printer. Move the carriage assembly. The carriage should move smoothly. If it
does not, remove the cause of the binding.
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