Troubleshooting List - Intermec EasyCoder PM4i User Manual

Symptom
Overall weak print-
out
Printout weaker on
one side
Weak spots
Overall dark print-
out
Excessive bleeding
Dark lines along
media path
Intermec EasyCoder PM4i—User's Guide (IPL version)
Possible Cause
Wrong media grade
Contrast value too
low
Printhead pressure
too low
Worn printhead
Wrong printhead
voltage
Uneven printhead
pressure
Foreign particles on
media
Media/ribbon don't
match
Poor media or
ribbon quality
Worn printhead
Worn platen roller
Wrong media grade
Contrast value too
high
Printhead pressure
too high
Wrong printhead
voltage
Wrong media grade
Contrast value too
high
Printhead pressure
too high
Faulty energy
control
Foreign objects on
printhead
Chapter 9—Troubleshooting
Remedy
Change parameter
Change parameter
Adjust
Replace printhead
Replace CPU board
Adjust arm align-
ment
Clean or replace
Change to matching
media
Select a better brand
of media/ribbon
Replace printhead
Check/replace
Change parameter
Change parameter
Adjust
Replace CPU board
Change parameter
Change parameter
Adjust
Replace CPU board
Clean printhead
Refer to
Chapter 6,
Appendix D
Chapter 6
Chapter 11
Chapter 10
Call Service
Chapter 11
Chapters 4 & 5
Chapter 6
Appendix D
Chapter 10
Call Service
Chapter 6,
Appendix D
Chapter 6
Chapter 11
Call Service
Chapter 6,
Appendix D
Chapter 6
Chapter 11
Call Service
Chapter 10
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