Different bandings appear on the print’s right and left.
Basic image
[Cause]
The media is skewed.
Cause
Solution
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The skewed media is fed.
Example of skew
Example of dent
Media
Media
Example of skew
Example of dent
Bad example
Good example
Media
Printer
Media
Printer
(1) Check that the media condition is good. If the media roll is dent or wound
telescopically, replace the roll with a good one.
(2) Check that the media was installed properly with the conditions below.
- The installed media is properly parallel to the Printer and the flange.
- The operation panel shows the media type correctly.
- The supply-side tension bar length is proper and it is placed on the center of the
media.
- The media winding mode is optimal to the installed media.
- If the media is curled or wrinkled, see the description on the problem, “The media is
curled or wrinkled.”
(3) Check that the takeup-side media shows no irregular winding. If an irregular
winding is found, re-install the media on the Printer and onto the take-up reel
unit.
(4) Adjust the pressure on the media with the pressure control knob.
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(5) Change the tension bar length.
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(6) Use the proven media.
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Adjust the media advance compensation again.
