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Unexpected Printing Results
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Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environ-
ment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
Operation of the
Function Menus
Index
Contents
Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 1
Basic Procedures
Abnormal Content
Broken lines are visible.
Problem1:
The printhead has not been aligned correctly.
Solution1: Use the printer operation panel to align the
printhead. (
→
P.4-40
)
Problem2:
After switching the black ink type, the position of
the printhead occasionally slips.
Solution1: Align the printhead.
Random, bizarre characters are printing.
Problem1:
Data from the print job data stream has been
lost.
Solution1: Switch the printer and computer off, then switch
them on again and start the print job again.
Problem2:
Another printer driver was selected for the print
job.
Solution1: Select the correct printer driver for the printer
and try again. (
→
P.1-32
)
Problem3:
The fonts of the printed data are deranged.
Solution1: Make sure that the software application you are
using has the correct type of fonts and that they
have been installed correctly.
(
→
Software Application Instructions)
Length for the media feed method is not correct.
Problem1:
Band Joint
is selected.
Solution1: If you want to match size the media feed
direction correctly, select
Print Length
for the
Feed Priority
item, then enter the setting for the
Adjust Length
. The amount of media feed can
be adjusted in 0.02% increments.
Printing in Monochrome
Problem1:
The printer driver's
Color Mode
is set to
Monochrome (Photo)
,
Monochrome
, or
Black
Only
.
Solution1: Select
Color
for the
Color Mode
in the printer
driver and try again.
(
→
Printer Driver Online Help)
Problem2:
Color ink tank nozzle is clogged.
Solution1: Print a nozzle check pattern to confirm the
condition of the printhead. If a print head nozzle
is blocked, perform the printhead cleaning
procedure. (
→
P.4-36
,
P.4-38
)