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6.1
Types of error
The diagnostic system indicates on the screen if an error has occurred. The printer is set into one of the three
possible error states according to the type of error.
State
Display
Key
Remark
Recoverable error
pause
flashes
cancel
lights
3.4 on page 11
Irrecoverable error
cancel
flashes
Critical fault
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Table 5 Error states
6.2
Problems and solutions
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Ribbon creases
Ribbon guide not adjusted
Adjust the ribbon guide.
4.3 on page 17
Printhead locking system not adjusted
Adjust the printhead locking system.
4.1.5 on page 15
Transfer ribbon too wide
Use a transfer ribbon slightly wider than
the width of label.
Print has smears or voids
Printhead is dirty
Clean the printhead
5.3 on page 26
Temperature too high
Decrease temperature via driver.
Incompatible combination of media and
ribbon
Use only Cembre media and ribbon.
Printer does not stop after
ribbon runs out
Thermal printing driver selected
Set the printer to "Thermal transfer" via
driver.
Printer prints a sequence
of characters instead of the
label format
Printer is in ASCII dump mode
Cancel ASCII dump mode.
Printer transports media, but
ribbon does not move
Ribbon incorrectly inserted.
Check and, if necessary, correct the
ribbon web and the orientation of the
media.
Incompatible combination of media and
ribbon
Use only Cembre media and ribbon.
Printer only prints every
second label
Setting of size in the software is too large. Change the size in the software.
Vertical white lines in the
Printhead is dirty
Clean the printhead
5.3 on page 18
Printhead is defective (failure of heat
elements)
Change the printhead.
please contact Cembre
Horizontal white lines in the
Printer is used with the
backfeed > smart
in the cut or
peel-off mode
Set the
backfeed > always
in
setup.
Print is irregular, one side is
lighter
Printhead is dirty
Clean the printhead
5.3 on page 18
Head locking system not adjusted
Adjust the head locking system.
4.1.5 on page 15
Table 6 Problems solutions
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Troubleshooting