Star Micronics LC-8021 User Manual page 53

Problem
Printer prints past the edge
of the paper.
Left margin moves to the
right during printing.
Possible Cause
Incorrect margin settings
are selected by your
application program.
The paper guide is not
positioned correctly.
The ribbon is jammed,
causing the print head to
jam.
Paper is jamming, causing
the print head to jam.
The paper is not loaded
correctly, causing the print
head to jam.
The ribbon cartridge is not
installed correctly, causing
the print head to jam.
Inappropriate settings are
selected by your application
program.
Static electricity caused by
interference from nearby
electrical devices or by low-
level humidity is affecting
printer operation.
Troubleshooting guide
Recommended Action
Choose different margin
settings from your
application program.
Remove the paper and
adjust the position of the
paper guide. Reload the
paper and try printing again.
Make sure that the ribbon
cartridge is installed
correctly. See "Removing the
protective materials" on
page 5.
Remove all paper from the
printer and reload it. Try
printing again.
Remove all paper from the
printer and reload it. Try
printing again.
Make sure that the ribbon
cartridge is installed
correctly. See "Removing the
protective materials" on
page 5.
Choose different settings in
your application.
Make sure that the printer is
not too close to any devices
with electric motors or that
raise the humidity level.
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