Panasonic Kx-P3626 Operating Instructions Manual page 55

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Periodic IVIaintenance
The
printer
does
not require
any
routine
maintenance. However, reasonable care
of
the
printer
will
extend
its
life.
The
following periodic
measures
are
recommended:
•
Cleaning the
unit
is
the
most
important action the user
can
perform.
The
frequency
of
cleaning
Is
dependent upon
the environment.
—
Turn
the
power
off.
—
Clean
the
case and
covers
with
a
soft cloth.
Use any
mild
commercial
cleaner
on
the
cloth,
do
not
spray
directly
on
to
the
printer.
—
Open
the top cover
and remove
the
smoked
plastic cover.
Vacuum
or
dust
the
inside
area
of
the
unit.
Be
very
careful not to
damage
the printhead ribbon cable or the carriage drive
belt.
Caution:
The
printhead
may
be
hot,
use caution
when
cover
is
open.
—
The
platen
should be cleaned
with
denatured
alcohol
only.
—
The
carriage
guide bar
can be
lubricated with
a very
light
oil.
Contact your Authorized Panasonic
Service
Center
for
advice
on
lubrication.
Ribbon
cassette:
Note:
If
the ribbon begins
to catch,
snag,
or tear
from the
printhead,
your
printer
requires sen/icing.
Troubleshooting
Most problems associated
with the printer
can be
traced to
improper
setup,
installation,
or cabling.
The
following table
will
assist
you
in
identifying
and
correcting
some
of
the
more
common
problems.
If
you need
additional help, contact the store
from which
the
unit
was
purchased
or the
Panasonic
technical support
number
found on
the inside bacl<
cover
of this
manual.
Symptom
Possible
Cause
Probable
Solution
Ink
smears
Head
gap
lever
is
not
in
the
proper
position
Move
the lever
toward
the
{+)
position
until
ink
does
not
smear
{
P.
10)
Printout
is
faint
Head
gap
lever
is
not
in
proper
position
Adjust the
lever
to
the proper
position
(i^
P. 10)
Carriage
moves
but there
is
no
printing
Ribbon
is
not
installed
correctly
Re-insert ribbon
{
US' P.
12-14)
Paper
out detector Inoperative
PAPER OUT
DETECT
is
OFF
Set
PAPER OUT DETECT
to
ON
{
1^
P.
30,
32-39)
Paper
slips
around
platen
Paper
feed selector
is
set
to
0
"
Set
selector
to
"
Q
"
Printer
does
not
power up
No
AC
power Check power
cord
{
itiT'
p.
1
1
)
Power
is
on
but printer
does
not
print
Printer
is
not
ON
LINE
Press
ON
LINE
Interface
cable
Is
not properly
connected
Secure
connection
(
us* P, 11)
Out
of
paper
Install
new
paper
{
cS"
P.
16-24, 46)
Printhead
has
become
overheated
Allow the printhead
some
time
to cool
down.
The
printer
will
automatically
resume
printing
Smoked
plastic
cover
is
open
Ensure cover
is
completely closed
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