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WHAT TO DO IF...
Cognitive printers are very reliable, so printing problems are unlikely.
If you do think you have a printer problem, proceed as follows:
1.
Confirm that the printer has the right media installed, and that it
is loaded correctly. See page 6 for media loading instructions.
2.
Confirm that the printer is connected to its power supply and the
supply is plugged into an
AC
outlet having the proper voltage.
3.
Open the printhead and inspect the media path. Remove any
obstructions, and clean the printhead and drive roller according to
the instructions on page 11.
4.
Press down firmly on the printhead to confirm that it is closed.
5.
Confirm that the printer is turned
ON
and that the
POWER
and
READY
indicators are both glowing green.
6.
Print a self-test label as described on page 9.
7.
Press
FEED
to confirm that the printer will feed a label.
8.
Review the common problems described in the following section.
9.
If these steps do not correct the problem, contact your Cognitive
Solutions dealer or our Technical Services Department. You will
find Technical support contact information on page 15.
Note:
The information here assumes you are using label printing
software. If you are programming the printer, please review
the troubleshooting information in the
PROGGDE
.
HLP
file.
Common problems and their solutions
Printer POWER indicator is not lit
Double-check the
AC
source and the power supply connections. If this
does not correct the problem, the power supply may have a blown fuse.
Contact our Technical Services Department for assistance.
Printer READY light is not lit
Disconnect the cable between the printer and host, then turn the
printer
OFF
and back
ON
. If the
READY
light remains dark, there may be
a printer problem. If the
READY
light glows green with the host
disconnected, suspect a host computer or cabling problem.