Troubleshooting - Brother P-touch PT-1700 User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. The display stays blank after you
have turned on the machine.
2. The machine does not print, or the
printed characters are blurred.
3. The printed characters are not
formed properly.
4. The tape cannot be cut.
5. Striped tape appears.
6. The memory has cleared on its
own.
7. An unprinted line appears on a
label.
Problem What to Do
Check the polarity of the batteries.
If the batteries are low, replace
them.
Check that the adaptor is working
properly.
Check that the tape cassette has
been inserted properly.
If the tape cassette is empty, re-
place it with a new one.
Check that the character size is
appropriate for the width of the
tape that is used.
The batteries are probably weak.
Replace them.
The cutting blade is probably dull.
Replace the cutter unit.
You have reached the end of the
tape. Replace it with a new tape.
The batteries are probably weak.
Replace them.
There may be some dust on the
print head. Wipe the print head
gently with a dry cotton swab.
If dust still remains, dip the cotton
swab in isopropyl (rubbing) alco-
hol and wipe the print head again.
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