Psion Teklogix MP2000 User Manual
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Problem Possible
Cause
Solution
Battery not charging.
Faulty power supply or battery.
Refer to “Testing the Power
Supply and Battery” on page 35.
Supply and Battery” on page 35.
Low battery.
Check and recharge battery.
Print head dirty.
Clean print head. Refer to page 33.
Poor print quality.
Poor quality or “old” paper.
Verify paper from approved
source. Try new roll of paper.
source. Try new roll of paper.
Obstruction in paper path or paper
improperly installed.
improperly installed.
Check paper path and reinstall
paper.
paper.
Paper not feeding.
Poor quality paper.
Verify paper from approved
source.
source.
Paper Door not fully closed.
Verify door is closed.
Poor quality paper.
Verify paper from approved
source.
source.
Heavy or thick forms.
Specialty paper with slick finish.
Specialty paper with slick finish.
Paper not feeding reliably or print
is compressed vertically
is compressed vertically
Paper Door not fully closed.
Verify door is closed.
Low Battery.
Check and recharge battery.
Improper Serial Interface
configuration.
configuration.
Verify printer and host settings
match.
match.
Print Garbled.
Paper Door not fully closed.
Verify door is closed.
Low Battery.
Check and recharge battery.
Paper not loaded correctly.
Check paper path and reinstall
paper.
paper.
Printer will not print.
Improper interface configuration.
Verify printer and host settings
match. Print a self test to verify
printer settings and to verify printer
is functioning properly.
match. Print a self test to verify
printer settings and to verify printer
is functioning properly.
Cannot print via optional interface. Interface not configured correctly.
Print a self test to verify printer
settings. Make sure the interface is
selected and make sure printer and
host set ups match.
settings. Make sure the interface is
selected and make sure printer and
host set ups match.
Obtaining Service
If service is required for your printer, please contact the company where you purchased your printer. If they are
unable to assist you, contact Psion Teklogix Customer Service at (800) 322-3437 to obtain the name of the
nearest Psion Teklogix Authorized Service Center.
unable to assist you, contact Psion Teklogix Customer Service at (800) 322-3437 to obtain the name of the
nearest Psion Teklogix Authorized Service Center.
If you wish to return your printer to Psion Teklogix for service, please contact Psion Teklogix Customer Service
at (800) 322-3437 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Units returned without a Return Authorization
will not be accepted.
at (800) 322-3437 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Units returned without a Return Authorization
will not be accepted.
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