Alarm And Abnormal Noise - Lexmark Forms Printer 4227 Plus User Manual

Symptom
Bidirectional
alignment is not
properly aligned.
Printer slows down
or stops
intermittently.

Alarm and Abnormal Noise

Symptom
Alarm sounds.
Printer makes
abnormal noise.
Probable Causes and Actions
• AutoGap is set incorrectly.
Action: Adjust AutoGap (see page 35).
• Setting of the Print Adjust value is not correct.
Action: Adjust the value (see "Adjusting Bidirectional
Alignment" on page 72).
• Printer is used continuously for a long time.
Action: Normal operation.
• Dense pattern is printed.
Action: Normal operation.
Probable Causes and Actions
• The alarm sounds to indicate the following error
conditions:
— EOF condition.
— Paper jam condition.
— Printer error condition.
Action: See "Problems Indicated by Error Codes or
Messages" on page 103.
• Printer is not placed on a sturdy level surface.
Action: Place the printer on a desk or table. Check that no
objects are touching the printer.
• Ribbon cartridge is not snapped in place correctly. For
help, see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 3.
Action: Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly.
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