Operating Notes; Operating Guide - Centronics 101 Operator's Manual

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OPERATING NOTES
Always plug the printer into a 3-wire grounded outlet.
Ensure that all covers are closed and secured duri ng operation.
Never operate the printer without paper.
Avoid leaning or placing objects on any part of the printer.
Turn power off before adjusting print head or replacing ribbon.
OPERATING GUIDE
If the printer is not operating properly, refer to the following table for possible sou rces of
error. If the printer still fails to operate properly after performing the indicated actions, then call
for service.
Symptom
Printer won't print and ON/OFF indicator
is off.
Printer won't print, ON/OFF indicator is
on, but SELECT light is off.
Printer won't print, but SELECT indicator
is on.
Paper skewing.
Ink ribbon tracking problems.
Poor print quality (e.g., smudging or
light print).
Missing dots in printed character.
Form feed or vertical tab problem.
4
Action
Try the ON/OFF switch, check the power
cord, check fuses.
Press SELECT switch.
Ensure that front cover is closed, check
fuses, ensure that interface cable at rear of
printer is secure.
Position the paper feed tractors and tighten
the fixing knobs as outlined on page 6.
Make sure ribbon is installed as outlined
on pages 1 0 & 11.
Adjust head penetration as outlined on
page 7.
Open front cover and carefully wipe timing
fence with damp cloth.
Caution: USE ONLY WATER AND MILD
DETERGENT.
Check vertical format unit. (See page 8)

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