ID Technology 250 Operator / Technical Manual page 106

SYMPTOM
Waste take up runs
continuously.
Label liner not
rewinding correctly.
Printer will not print
Quantity is present
in queue but will not
print
Light printing or no
printing on the left
or right side of the
label.
Operators/Technical Manual
DIAGNOSIS
Incorrect mode setting in print
engine.
Rewind reel slip clutch
malfunctioning or broken
drive belt.
1. Printer not on-line.
2. On-line lamp on applicator
not lit.
3. Label fault lamp is lit.
4. Ribbon fault lamp is lit.
5. Print head cable are
disconnected or damaged.
6. Data not received from
input device.
1. Faulty interfaces cable or
loose connection.
2. Faulty interface card or
loose connection.
3. External signal driver on
main PCB is faulty
Printhead pressure needs
adjustment or printhead out of
alignment.
Model 250
Printer Applicator
Section Six
SOLUTION
Correct.
Request qualified service
assistance.
Press Line button on
printer.
Press Job/Reset button.
Check label threading and
make sure label hold
down is close.
Check that ribbon is
threading through ribbon
sensor.
Inspect and correct.
Check input device and
connecting cable.
Retransmit data.
Inspect, correct, or replace
cable.
Inspect, correct, or replace
PCB.
Replace PCB.
See "Printhead Pressure"
adjustment in Sato manual
Section 6 Page 13 of 20