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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
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5.6 Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems
- Ribbon Problems
- Make sure that the ribbon is:
- Stretched correctly
- Not worn thin or dry
- Not torn or damaged in any other way
- Not jammed
- 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.
5.7 Print Tests
There are three different print tests as well as one interface test built into the
printer.
- I/F TEST is used to test the serial interface. It initiates data to be sent from
the printer and be returned by means of a closed loop connector plugged
into the serial interface connector. The test data used consists of PRINT
TEST 1
Note: Detailed information about the print tests you will find in chapter 1.10
Print Tests.