TallyGenicom 3860, Quick Reference Manual

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3860/80 Quick Reference Guide 35
Clean Up After Non-bonded Paper.
If the paper has a high lint or dust content, paper dust may combine with
the ink on the ribbon to form a paste. This paste may accumulate in the
ribbon cartridge and on the ribbon guide. It may also build up on the
face of the print head and restrict the movement of the print wires. The
following symptoms appear after a short operating period:
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Fuzzy characters
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Intermittent or missing dots
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Light printing occurring before the expected end-of-life of the ribbon
Correct this as follows:
Turn the printer off.
Remove the ribbon cartridge.
Clean the ribbon guide.
Use a foam swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to wipe away accumulated
paste. Do not use rubbing alcohol with additives like witch hazel or
wintergreen.
Clean the face of the print head.
Loosen the print head mounting screws to tip the print head up so it is
more accessible, but do not unplug the connector. Gently wipe away
accumulated paste using a foam swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.
Secure the print head.
Replace the ribbon.