Star Micronics LC-8021 User Manual page 51

Problem
Printer does not feed paper
properly.
Line spacing is incorrect.
Lines print over each other.
Incorrect number of lines are
printed on the page.
Text and graphics are
malformed.
Print quality is poor.
Possible Cause
Jamming paper.
The line spacing or leading
selected in your application
program is wrong.
Auto line feed with carriage
return is enabled.
Auto line feed with carriage
return is disabled.
Auto line feed with carriage
return is enabled.
The line spacing or leading
selected by your application
program is wrong.
Dot adjustment is not
correct.
The ribbon is worn out or
"used up."
The print head is damaged.
Troubleshooting guide
Recommended Action
Remove all paper from the
printer and then reload it.
Choose a different line
spacing or leading setting
from your application.
Use the EDS Mode to
disable auto line feed with
carriage return. See "Switch
4: Auto LF with CR" on
page 23.
Use the EDS Mode to enable
auto line feed with carriage
return. See "Switch 4: Auto
LF with CR" on page 23.
Use the EDS Mode to
disable auto line feed with
carriage return. See "Switch
4: Auto LF with CR" on
page 23.
Choose a different line
spacing or leading setting
from your application.
See "Adjusting the dot
alignment" on page 42.
Replace the ribbon with a
new one.
Return the printer to your
dealer for repair.
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