Star Micronics LC-8021 User Manual page 54

48 Troubleshooting
Problem
Some characters are printed
incorrectly.
Printer behaves erratically.
Printing suddenly stops.
Possible Cause
The wrong emulation is
selected
The wrong character table,
code page, or international
character set is selected.
Static electricity caused by
interference from nearby
electrical devices or by low-
level humidity is affecting
printer operation.
Inappropriate settings are
selected by your application
program.
Wires are missing from the
print head.
The interface cable is
connected incorrectly or
damaged.
Static electricity caused by
interference from nearby
electrical devices or by low-
level humidity is affecting
printer operation.
Recommended Action
Check the emulation
selection and change it if
necessary. See page 22.
Use the EDS Mode to select
the correct character table,
code page, or international
character set (page 26).
Make sure that the printer is
not too close to any devices
with electric motors or that
raise the humidity level.
Choose different settings in
your application.
Return the printer to your
dealer for repair.
Check to make sure that the
printer interface cable is
connected correctly. If it is,
try a different cable.
Make sure that the printer is
not too close to any devices
with electric motors or that
raise the humidity level.