Intermec PA30 User Manual page 119

Chapter 7 — Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting the PA30
PA30 Print Engine User's Manual
Symptom
Overall dark printout.
Excessive bleeding.
Dark lines appear along
the media path.
Large part of the dot
line is missing.
Printout missing along
inner edge.
Transfer ribbon breaks. The ribbon may not be fitted correctly.
Possible Problems and Solutions
• Check the Paper Type parameter and
make sure it is set correctly. For help, see
"Paper Type" on page 72.
• The contrast may be set too high. Adjust
the contrast to a lower value.
• The printhead pressure may be set too
high. Adjust the printhead pressure to a
lower value. For help, see
Printhead Pressure" on page 26.
• The voltage to the printhead may be
incorrect. Call Intermec for service.
• Check the Paper Type parameter and
make sure it is set correctly. For help, see
"Paper Type" on page 72.
• The contrast may be set too high. Adjust
the contrast to a lower value.
• The printhead pressure may be too high.
Adjust the printhead pressure to a lower
value. For help, see
Printhead Pressure" on page 26.
• The energy control may be faulty. Call
Intermec for service.
There may be foreign objects on the
printhead. Clean the printhead. For help, see
"Cleaning the Printhead" on page 101.
• The X-start or Width parameters may be
set incorrectly. Adjust these parameters as
needed. For help, see
Settings" on page 69.
• The printhead may be worn. Replace the
printhead. For help, see
Printhead" on page 102.
• The strobe signal may be failing. Call
Intermec for service.
• The media is not aligned properly. Adjust
the media alignment.
• The X-start parameter may be set too low.
Adjust the parameter as needed. For help,
see "Media Size Settings" on page 69.
Reload the ribbon. For help, see
Ribbon" on page 19.
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"Adjusting the
"Media Size
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