Printronix SLPA7000 User Manual page 205

Symptom
Print is light on the left or right
side of the label.
Prints strange characters
instead of the correct label
format.
Peel-Off or Tear-Off Media
Handling is selected, but the
printer does not pause after
each label is printed. The
entire file prints, not allowing
peel-off or tear-off operation.
Peel-Off or Tear-Off Media
Handling is selected, but
diagnostic test patterns will
not print.
Table 9. General Symptom List
Check to see if the pressure blocks are set for the width of the
media being used. Set each block near the edge of the media.
1. If the printer serial interface is being used, check that the
printer serial baud rate setting matches the baud rate of
the host computer. Reset the printer via software, or cycle
power.
2. Check if the printer serial host interface is set for 8 data
bits but the transmitting device is set for 7 data bits (or
vice versa). Check the current setting by viewing it on the
LCD and use the SERIAL PORT menu to adjust the
settings if necessary. (Refer to the User's Manual .)
3. If the printer parallel interface is being used, make sure the
parallel interface terminating resistors are correct for the
host computer drivers.
4. See Table 11 on page 219.
1. Verify that Peel-Off or Tear-Off Media Handling is enabled
in the QUICK SETUP or MEDIA CONTROL menu. Print a
diagnostic test pattern using Peel-Off or Tear-Off mode to
verify operation.
2. Peel-Off or Tear-Off mode was selected at the control
panel, but a host software command might have changed
the selection to another mode. Do step 1.
3. If the front cover is not fully closed, the label taken sensor
cannot detect labels. Close the cover and do step 1.
4. The mirror and label taken sensor are misaligned on the
front cover. Gently bend the mirror to correct the alignment
and do step 1.
5. Replace the label taken sensor.
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1. The (ENTER) key was not pressed to start the test
pattern printout. The
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Press .
2. Remove the frame side cover and make sure the label
taken sensor cable is connected to J18 on the controller
board.
General Symptom List
Solution
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key starts and stops all test prints.
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