Troubleshooting - Intermec EasyCoder PF4i User Manual

Chapter 8 — Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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Note 5: At most, but not all, printer crashes, the console is reset.
This will make the RTW go off.
Note 6: If the printhead temperature rises above 100°C (212°F),
an error occurs and the printing will be paused until the
printhead has cooled off. Meanwhile, the printer is able to receive
commands and data until the buffer is filled. The printing is
automatically resumed when the printhead temperature has
reached 85°C (185°F).
Overall Weak Printout
Possible Cause
Wrong media grade
Contrast value too low
Printhead pressure too low
Worn printhead
Wrong printhead voltage
Printout Weaker On One Side
Possible Cause
Uneven printhead pressure
Weak Spots
Possible Cause
Foreign particles on media
Media/ribbon don't match
Poor media or ribbon quality Select a better
Worn printhead
Worn platen roller
Remedy
Change parameter
Change parameter
Adjust pressure
Replace printhead
Replace CPU board
Remedy
Adjust arm alignment Chapter 10
Remedy
Clean or replace
Change to
matching media
brand of media/
ribbon
Replace printhead Chapter 9
Replace rollers
EasyCoder PF4i User's Guide (IPL Version)
Reference
Chapter 5,
Appendix D
Chapter 5
Chapter 10
Chapter 9
Call Service
Reference
Reference
Chapters 4 & 5
Chapter 5
Appendix D
Call Service