Print Quality Problems - Intermec EasyCoder 4420 User Manual

Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting the Printer

Print Quality Problems

Print Quality Problems
Symptom
Blotches printing on labels.
Printing is too light or too
dark.
Printing not aligned on
label.
Labels are not stopping at
the right point for removal.
Print quality is poor.
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If the labels are not being printed properly, check the following table to
locate the symptom and correct the problem.
Possible Causes
Dirty printhead.
Dirty media path or rollers.
Poor quality label or ribbon stock.
Incorrect darkness adjust control setting.
Incorrect media sensitivity setting.
Poor quality label or ribbon stock.
Dirty printhead.
Printer is misfeeding media.
Incorrect label rest point setting.
Incorrect media sensitivity setting.
Incorrect darkness control setting.
Print speed exceeds the capability of the
media.
Printhead, platen roller, or label path are
dirty.
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Solution
Clean the printhead. For help, see "Cleaning
the Printhead" in Chapter 3.
Clean the media path. For help, see
"Cleaning the Media Guides and Media
Path" in Chapter 3.
Use only Intermec label and ribbon stock to
ensure superior print quality and product
performance.
Adjust the control to achieve the best print
quality. For help, see "Adjusting the Print
Darkness" in Chapter 5.
Change sensitivity setting to match the type
of media you are using (for help, see "Setting
the Media Sensitivity Number" in Chapter
1). If you set the sensitivity setting correctly,
try changing the dark adjust.
Use only Intermec label and ribbon stock to
ensure superior print quality and product
performance.
Clean the printhead. For help, see "Cleaning
the Printhead" in Chapter 3.
Make sure you have correctly installed the
media. For help, see "Loading Media Into
the Printer" in Chapter 1.
Adjust the label rest point. For help, see the
PrintSet online help or the IPL Programming
Reference Manual.
Change sensitivity setting to match the type
of media you are using. If you set the
sensitivity setting correctly, try changing the
print darkness. For help, see the PrintSet
online help or the IPL Programming
Reference Manual.
Adjust the darkness adjust control. For help,
see "Adjusting the Print Darkness" in
Chapter 5.
Lower the print speed or use Intermec media
recommended for the print speed.
Clean printhead, platen roller, and label path
as described in Chapter 3, "Maintaining the
Printer."