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Solving Other Printer Problems
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RIBBON
Printer advances media, but 
the ribbon does not advance.
1.
Make sure the ribbon is installed correctly.
2.
A poor ribbon/media combination can cause insufficient 
friction between the media and ribbon. Verify that the 
correct ribbon and media are being used.
3.
The printhead pressure may not be set high enough. Set 
the pressure higher.
4.
There may be adhesive on the printhead. Clean the 
printhead.
5.
Verify that Print Mode in the QUICK SETUP or MEDIA 
CONTROL menu is set for Transfer and not Direct 
Thermal. 
Printer cuts (melts) through 
the transfer ribbon.
1.
Verify that Print Intensity is set to the proper level in the 
QUICK SETUP or MEDIA CONTROL menu.
2.
Verify that Print Mode in the QUICK SETUP or MEDIA 
CONTROL menu is set for Transfer and not Direct 
Thermal. 
Printing stops and the 
ONLINE status indicator 
flashes.
1.
Check that the media sensor is clean and undamaged.
2.
Check that the gap between the bottom of a label and the 
top of the next label is at least 0.100 inch. Use only labels 
and tag stock approved for this printer.
3.
Inspect for a jammed label. Remove the jammed label.
4.
Check that the transfer ribbon and label stock are routed 
correctly.
Narrow width ribbon breaks 
frequently.
The Ribbon Width value in the MEDIA CONTROL menu is set 
too large, which causes too great a ribbon take-up and ribbon 
supply spindle torque. Reduce the Ribbon Width value to 
decrease the torque on the ribbon spindles. The Ribbon Width 
value should be very close to the Label Width value.
To reduce the torque further, set Ribbon Length (in the MEDIA 
CONTROL menu) from Save As Paper to Set In Menu. Then 
set a value less than the installed ribbon width.
Wide width ribbon does not 
take up properly. The ribbon 
moves past the platen 
assembly.
The Ribbon Width value in the MEDIA CONTROL menu is set 
too narrow for the ribbon installed. Set the Ribbon Width value 
to match the width of the ribbon installed. This will increase the 
torque on the ribbon take-up spindle.
Table 16. Printer Problems and Solutions (continued)
Symptom
Solution/Explanation