Reference Table 3, Print Quality Failures - InfoPrint 4247 Z03 Maintenance Information

Reference table 3, print quality failures

Print quality failures (darkness, location, quality)
Print density varies, or is too light or too dark.
Character or line spacing uneven or overprinting.
Multiple-part form copies too light or missing dots.
Smearing or smudging at perforations on multiple-part forms or
heavy stock.
Smearing or smudging.
Missing dots or characters.
Incorrect print, garbled print, or wrong characters print.
Horizontal misalignment (dots or characters move left or right).
Vertical misalignment (dots or characters move up or down).
Vertical print line misalignment (lines move upward,
page-to-page).
Action
1. See MAP 0160: Ribbon feed and ribbon lift.
2. See Print quality service checks.
1. See Main paper drive check and adjustment.
2. See Printhead drive service check.
1. See Print Head Gap Service Checks.
2. See Print quality service checks.
1. Use Perforation Safety feature. Refer to a 4247 User's Guide.
2. See MAP 0160: Ribbon feed and ribbon lift.
3. See Main paper drive check and adjustment.
4. See Printhead drive service check.
5. Check for excessive ribbon inking.
1. See MAP 0160: Ribbon feed and ribbon lift.
2. See Main paper drive check and adjustment.
3. See Printhead drive service check.
4. Check for excessive ribbon inking.
1. See Print Head Gap Service Checks.
2. See Print quality service checks.
See one of the following:
v MAP 0120: Parallel, serial or USB interface
v MAP 0122: LAN Interface
See Print quality service checks.
See Print quality service checks.
1. Install a new upper feed roller.
2. Install a new paper bail assembly.
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