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Control section problem
Paper jam outside printer
Paper feed mechanism
is defective
Clutch mechanism is
defective
Ribbon cassette not
inserted correctly
Ribbon cassette is defective
Foreign object in ribbon
drive mechanism or gear
is damaged.
Paper is not
transported at all
or erratically.
Paper feed pitch is
wrong.
Ribbon is not
transported.
PF armature does
not operate.
PF armature
operates.
Paper feed amount
is too large.
Check points
Countermeasure
Check the circuit hardware of the printer control
section and the connection cable to the printer.
Check for a jam in the external paper path.
Check for a problem in the external paper setting mechanism.
Check for locking due to foreign object or damaged gear.
Check whether the PF slip mechanism has enough force
for paper feed.
Check the PF latch for wear.
Check whether ribbon cassette is inserted correctly.
Turn ribbon cassette take-up knob in arrow direction and
check knob rotation and take-up action of the ribbon.
Turn motor gear clockwise by hand and check whether
the gear train moves.
If there is a problem, repair the printer
control section or replace connecting
cable.
If there is a paper jam, repair the paper
feed path.
If setting is incorrect, set the paper
properly.
If locked, remove foreign objects or
replace the gear if damaged.
If force is insufficient, replace the PF
slip mechanism.
If worn, replace any worn parts.
If not set properly, reinsert correctly.
Replace the ribbon cassette as necessary.
If not rotating, remove any foreign
objects. If the gear is damaged, replace
the gear.
Symptom
Condition
Cause
Paper feed problem
Ribbon feed problem
