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11.0 Troubleshooting Guide
This is a simplified troubleshooting guide listing some of the typical problems. It is not intended to provide
technical details or repair methods, but can serve as a guide to fault isolation in the field.
As a safety
precaution, all service to the printer should be done by
qualified persons
with power off and
the AC cord unplugged from the printer
.
Following any procedure requiring the removal of
covers and/or doors, please verify that they have been properly attached and fastened prior to
operating the printer.
If you need additional help, please visit the link below
www.bocasystems.com/onlinesupportform.html
1.
NO OPERATION, LED’S DON’T LIGHT UP UPON POWER UP
a. Power the printer off and wait 30 seconds then power it back on.
b. Check the power cord for proper installation at both ends.
c Check that there is power at the AC outlet.
d. Contact your system provider or
2.
POWER IS ON BUT NO OPERATION
a. Check to make sure the ticket stock is properly loaded. Consult “
” section.
b. With the printer powered off, unplug the thermal head and turn on the printer. If printer works then
replace the thermal head.
c. Contact your system provider or
3.
POWER IS ON BUT TICKET WILL NOT LOAD
a. See # 2
b. Make sure the print head/cam lock assembly is fully locked in the closed position. Consult
” section.
c. Check that the ticket stock is being loaded correctly. Consult “
” section.
d. Contact your system provider or
4.
ERRATIC BURST POSITION
a. Clean off Head of Form Sensor with air. Consult “
” section.
c. Check that the platen is clean. Consult “
” section.
d.
Clean off SQ load sensor with air. Consult “
e. Clean magnetic or non-
magnetic module. Consult “
Magnetic or Non-magnetic module
” section.
f. Contact your system provider or
5.
ERRACTIC PRINT POSITION
a. Make sure the print head/cam lock assembly is fully locked in the closed position. Consult
” section.
b. Clean off Head of Form Sensor with air. Consult “
” section.
c.
Clean off SQ load sensor with air. Consult “
d
. Check that the platen is clean. Consult “
” section.
e. Contact your system provider or
6.
BURSTER BLADE DOES NOT MOVE
a. Check for blockage in the Burster area.
b. Inspect the burster blade and clean if needed. Consult “
” section.
c. Contact your system provider or
7.
POOR PRINT OUT (light print out)