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Table 2-1. Troubleshooting the Marking Head (continued)
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Message is cut off or truncated
The message length may be too long to print within the marking window.
Using the marking system software, edit the pattern object as required:
1. Adjust the X/Y Anchor parameters to relocate the object within the window.
2. Change the Justification parameter setting to reposition the object within
the window.
3. Decrease the Width or Pitch parameter (or both) as required.
The pin may be hanging up in the cartridge, or the solenoid may not be
operating.
1. Using the marking system software, pulse the marking pin.
2. Ensure the pin is not binding in the pin cartridge. Clean or replace as
necessary.
Marking is not properly oriented
The object location may be improperly defined:
1. Using the marking system software, view the pattern object definition(s).
2. Adjust the X/Y Anchor parameters and/or Justification parameter settings,
as required.
A slip or stall may have occurred while marking due to an internal or external
interference or obstruction.
1. Using the marking system software, place the marker Online.
2. Ensure the marker isn't stalled. Using the marking system software, reset
the marker.
3. If still not resolved, contact an authorized maintenance agency for repair.
Mark too light
1. Ensure the hardness of the part being marked has not changed. Harder
material may require adjustments to the pin stroke, the drive air pressure,
or both.
2. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: Ensure the drive air is at least 70 psi (4.8
bars).
3. TMP4150, TMP4155: Ensure the return air is properly adjusted.
4. TMP4150, TMP4155: Ensure the differential pressure between drive air
and return air is sufficient. Try to maintain the largest possible differential
pressure.
5. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: Ensure the air lines are not crimped or
broken. Replace as required.
6. Ensure the pin is not binding in the pin cartridge. Clean or replace as
necessary.
7. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: Ensure the filter is not clogged. Clean as
necessary.
8. Adjust the pin stroke. Increase the distance between the retracted impact
pin and the marking surface to increase the depth of mark.
9. Ensure the impact pin is not dull or broken. Sharpen or replace as
required.
10. Check for a broken pin cartridge, or scarred mating surface. Replace as
required.
11. Using the marking system software, display the Marker Properties. Ensure
the Pin Type parameter is set for the type of pin installed in the marker.
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