Plug-In Card (Ap 5.4/Ap 7.T); Cut Function, Cutter (Ap 5.4/Ap 7.T) - Novexx Solutions AP 4.4 Service Manual

04/09 Rev. 5.01-02
Problem
Feed in order but no
print image
[Tab. 8]Unsatisfactory print quality and the possible reasons

Plug-in card (AP 5.4/AP 7.t)

Problem
Plug-in cards are not
recognised
[Tab. 9]Possible problems with plug-in cards

Cut function, cutter (AP 5.4/AP 7.t)

Problem
No cutter function
Material is only par-
tially cut or not cut at
all
Cut next to recog-
nised gap
Cut offset to impres-
sion
Material moves
above or under cutter
Cutter cuts twice
[Tab. 10]Problems possibly caused by a cutter (if mounted).
SERVICE MANUAL
AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 7.t
Possible cause
Printhead setting too low
Ribbon inserted incorrectly
(colour side)
Printhead not fixed to
bracket
Printhead defective
Printhead cable not or in-
correctly plugged in
CPU board defective
Possible cause
Contacts dirty
Card defective
Card type does not corre-
spond to approved type
Possible cause
Connector loose
Cutter function not activat-
ed
Photoelectric switch defec-
tive
Stepper motor or output
stage board defective
Setting of cutter position
Cutter blunt or dirty
Material problem
Gap detection
Cutter position incorrect
Unwinding too sluggish, roll
weighs too much
Double cut programmed
Solution
Check setting print contrast (press Prog. but-
ton in on-line mode or parameter
PRINT PARAMETER > Print
correct.
Check and if necessary correct
Fix thumb screw
Check printhead and if necessary replace it
Check and if necessary plug in again
Check and if necessary replace mainboard
Solution
Check and if necessary replace
Check and if necessary replace
Check and if necessary replace
Solution
Plug in connector firmly.
Select and activate "Cutter" setting for param-
SYSTEM PARAMETER > Peripheral device
eter
Check and if necessary replace switch
Check and if necessary replace
Check photoelectric switch or position of os-
cillator disc and if necessary correct
Check and if necessary clean or replace
Only use approved materials
Check setting for parameter
PRINT PARAMETER > Cut position
sary correct the setting
Check and if necessary set
Check and if necessary correct
Check setting of cut function (Parameter
Print Parameter > Double Cut)
Fault Location
contrast) and if nec.
and if neces-
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