Print Quality Problems - Intermec EasyCoder PD41 User Manual

Print Quality Problems

Print Quality Problems
Problem
Printout is faded or weak
Printer is working but
nothing is printed
Only partial labels are
printed
Part of the images is not
printed along the feed
direction
Printout darkness is
uneven across media path
Printout is not in desired
position
EasyCoder PD41 Printer User's Guide
Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting
Solution / Reason
• Fingerprint users: Check the media
settings: Constant, Factor and
Contrast.
• IPL users: Check the Sensitivity setting.
• Check if printhead needs cleaning.
• Check printhead pressure.
• Check printhead dotline position.
• Check if media is placed upside down.
• Ensure that the ink-side of the ribbon
faces the media.
• Select the correct media type, direct
thermal or thermal transfer printing.
• Check that the printhead is correctly
connected to the print mechanism.
• Check printhead balance. See later in
this chapter.
• Check if printhead needs cleaning.
• Check that the ribbon does not
wrinkle, and follow instructions on
ribbon adjustments in this chapter.
• Check printhead balance.
• Check printhead pressure.
• Check for errors in printing software
application.
• Check if label gap sensor is disturbed
by media, dust or ribbon.
• Check the lateral position of label gap
sensor.
• Check the edge guide and media guide.
• Check the media (insufficient
transparency, interfering preprint lines
in black mark operation, etc.)
• Check if platen roller needs cleaning or
replacement.
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