4. TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGLISH VERSION
4.3 Removing Jammed Media
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4.2 Possible Problems (Cont.)
This section describes problems that may occur when using the printer, and their causes and solutions.
Possible Problems
Causes
Solutions
Nothing is printed on
the media.
1. The media is not loaded properly.
1. Load the media properly.
⇒
Section 2.3
.
2. The ribbon is not loaded properly.
2. Load the ribbon properly.
⇒
Section 2.4
.
3. The ribbon and media are not matched.
3. Select an appropriate ribbon for the
media type being used.
The printed image is
blurred.
1. The ribbon and media are not matched.
1. Select an appropriate ribbon for the
media type being used.
2. The Print Head is not clean.
2. Clean the print head using a Print Head
Cleaner or a cotton swab slightly
moistened with ethyl alcohol.
The optional cutter
module does not cut.
1. The Cutter Module is not closed
properly.
1. Close the Cutter Module properly.
2. The media is jammed in the Cutter.
2. Remove the jammed paper..
3. The cutter blade is dirty.
3. Clean the cutter blade.
4.3 Removing Jammed
Media
This section describes in detail how to remove jammed media from the
printer.
1.
Turn off and unplug the printer.
2.
Press the Top Cover Release Button and gently open the Top Cover to
its fully open position supporting it with your hand.
3.
Press the Upper Sensor Lever inside, and open the Upper Sensor
Ass’y.
4.
Remove the ribbon and media from the printer.
5.
Remove the jammed media from the printer. DO NOT USE any sharp
implements or tools as these could damage the printer.
6.
Clean the Print Head and Platen, then remove any further dust or
foreign substances.
7.
Paper jams in the Cutter Module can be caused by wear or residual
glue from label stock on the cutter. Do not use non-specified media in
the cutter.
Upper Sensor Ass’y
CAUTION!
Do not use any tool that may
damage the Print Head.
NOTE:
If you get frequent jams in the
cutter, contact a TOSHIBA TEC
authorised service
representative.