Troubleshooting - Brother P-touch 2600 User Manual

1. The display stays blank after you have
turned on the machine.
2. The machine does not print or the
printed characters are blurred.
3. The text files that you stored in the mem-
ory are no longer there.
4. The printed characters are not formed
properly.
5. A blank horizontal line appears through
the printed label.
6. Striped tape appears.
7. The machine has "locked up" (i.e., noth-
ing happens when a key is pressed).
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Remedy
• Check that the AC adapter is connected
correctly.
• If you are using alkaline batteries, check
that they are correctly inserted.
• If the batteries are low, replace them
with new ones.
• Check that the tape cassette has been
inserted properly.
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it
with a new one.
• Make sure that the tape compartment
cover has been closed.
• Check that the interface cable is cor-
rectly connected.
• If the batteries are low, replace them
with new ones.
• If you are using alkaline batteries, they
may be low. Try using the AC adapter or
replace the batteries with new ones.
• Clean the print head as explained on
page 45.
• You have reached the end of the tape.
Replace the tape cassette with a new
one.
• Turn off the machine, and then while
holding down c and R, turn the
machine back on.
The text and formats in the display and
all text files stored in the memory are
erased.