Intermec EasyCoder 3400e User Manual page 67

Printer Operation Problems (continued)
Symptom Possible Causes
Printer is not Corrupt or incorrect information in
communicating, not printer memory.
printing, or not
printing properly.
If your labels are not printing properly, check the following table to locate the symptom
and correct the problem.
Symptom Possible Causes
Blotches printing on Dirty printhead.
labels.
Dirty media path or rollers.
Poor quality label or ribbon stock.
Printing is too light Incorrect media sensitivity setting.
or too dark.
Incorrect darkness adjust control
setting.
Poor quality label or ribbon stock.
Dirty printhead.
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Solution
Reset the memory to return the printer to its default
configuration. For help, see "Resetting the Memory
on Your Printer" in Chapter 6. After you reset the
memory, power off the printer and return the DIP
switches to the required setting. For help, see
"Configuring the Serial Port for Communications" in
Chapter 1.
Solution
Clean the printhead. For help, see "Cleaning the
Printhead" in Chapter 3.
Clean the media path. For help, see "Cleaning the
Media Guides and Media Path" in Chapter 3.
Use only Intermec label and ribbon stock to ensure
superior print quality and product performance.
Change sensitivity setting to match the type of media
you are using (for help, see "Setting the Media
Sensitivity Number" in Chapter 2). If you set the
sensitivity setting correctly, try changing the dark
adjust.
Adjust the knob to achieve the best print quality. For
help, see "Adjusting the Print Darkness" in Chapter 5.
Use only Intermec label and ribbon stock to ensure
superior print quality and product performance.
Clean the printhead. For help, see "Cleaning the
Printhead" in Chapter 3.
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