AGFA CG Triumvirate TT042-50 Series User Manual page 80

Poor Print Quality
LCD panel is dark but the LEDs
are light
LCD panel is dark and LEDs are
lit on, but the label is feeding
forward
Cutter is not working
Label feeding is not stable (skew)
when printing
Skip labels when printing
* Ribbon and media is loaded
incorrectly
* Dust or adhesive accumulation on
the print head.
* Print density is not set properly.
* Printhead element is damaged.
* Ribbon and media are
incompatible.
* The printhead pressure is not set
properly.
* The printer initialization is
unsuccessful.
* The LCD panel harness connector
is loose.
* The connector is loose.
* The media guide does not touch
the edge of the media.
* Label size is not specified
properly.
* Sensor sensitivity is not set
properly.
* The media sensor is covered with
dust.
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* Reload the supply.
* Clean the print head.
* Clean the platen roller.
* Adjust the print density and print
speed.
* Run printer self-test and check the
print head test pattern if there is
dot missing in the pattern.
* Change proper ribbon or proper
label media.
* Adjust the print head pressure
adjustment knob.
- If the left side printout is too light,
please adjust the left side
pressure adjustment knob to the
higher index (higher pressure). If
the pressure adjustment knob
has been adjust to index "5" and
the poor print quality is still at the
left side of the printout, pressure
adjustment knob to index "1" and
use the Z-axis adjustment knob
to fine tune the pressure.
- If the right side printout is too
light, please adjust the right side
pressure adjustment knob to the
higher index (higher pressure) If
the pressure adjustment knob
has been adjust to index "5" and
the poor print quality is still at the
right side of the printout,
pressure adjustment knob to
index "1" and use the Z-axis
adjustment knob to fine tune the
pressure.
* The release lever does not latch
the print head properly.
* Turn OFF and ON the printer
again.
* Initialize the printer.
* The LCD panel harness connector
is plugged upside down.
* Plug in the connect cable
correctly.
* If the label is moving to the right
side, please move the label guide
to left.
* If the label is moving to the left
side, please move the label guide
to right.
* Check if label size is setup
correctly.
* Calibrate the sensor by Auto Gap
or Manual Gap options.
* Clear the GAP/Black mark sensor
by blower.