T
oubleshootin
9.3
ibbon or Carria
e-related Problems
•
Ribbon Problems
• Make sure that the ribbon is:
•
Stretched correctly;
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Not worn thin or dry;
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Not torn or damaged in any other way;
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Not jammed
• If the ribbon box is damaged, replace it with a new one.
•
Carriage does not move smoothly
•
Examine the paper pathway. Remove any obstructions. Check that all
packing material is removed.
•
Examine the carriage area for obstructions. Remove where necessary.
9.4
Pa
e
-related Problems
•
The printer does not accept the sheet
•
Check whether the document is within specifications or not.
•
Check whether the document is inserted and ali
ned correctl
or not.
•
Fanfold Paper is not positioned at perforation for tea
-off feature
•
Select the correct form length using the Setup feature.
•
Reset to
of form b
erformin
a
arkin
function.
•
Paper tears or jams
•
Examine the
a
er
ath; remove an
Note:
To clean the paper path remove the Alignment Unit as described in
ara
ra
h 4.1.2
.
•
Paper is ropy, such as crimp.
•
Multi-carbon does not bond well together.
•
Too thick, too thin or too many sheets of paper.
•
There is residue of paper or fibre on the printing media.
•
Pa
er with cli
or
in
which would dama
e the
rinter seriousl
Note:
See
paragraph
6.2 Document Specification
.
•
Paper jam with printer including the optional Tractor Unit
•
Is the fanfold paper too loose or too taut between the tractors?
•
If the holes in the paper are deformed at their outer edges, the paper is too taut.
•
If the paper rises between the tractors, it is too loose.
•
Readjust the tractor spacing so that the paper lies smoothly but without any tension.
•
Ensure that the
a
er is horizontall
ali
ned on the
ins.
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