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6. Troubleshooting Operation Manual
6.6 Print Quality Problems
J The suggested actions may be carried out by the end-user.
@ The suggested actions should only be carried out by experi-
enced service staff. Recall your reseller or service agent.
Symptom Probable Cause Suggested Corrective Action
Image Voids Poor quality labels Use thermal direct compatible
stock
J
Damaged electronics Replace circuit board @
Damaged Platen Replace Platen @
Light
Images
Poor quality labels Use thermal direct compatible
stock
J
Low print head energy/dark-
ness
Adjust darkness control
J
Low print head pressure Use correct head pressure posi-
tion
@
Foreign material on head
Clean head and platen
J
Poor head alignment Align Print Head @
Excessive print speed
Reduce print speed setting
J
Smearing Poor quality labels
Select better suited labels
J
Foreign material on head/pla-
ten
Clean head and platen
J
Foreign material on labels
Use high quality label stock
J
Excessive print head energy
Adjust darkness control
J
Excessive print speed
Adjust print speed
J
Excessive head pressure Use correct head pressure posi-
tion
@
No Label
Movement
Loose/broken platen drive belt Adjust/replace belt @
Incorrect label pitch sensor
selected
Select correct label sensor type
(DSW2-2)
J
No +24 volt output Replace fuse on main PCB
Test power supply and replace if
required
@
Loose set screw on platen pul-
ley/stepper motor
Tighten set screws @
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