Star Micronics LC-20 User Manual page 98

Dot matrix printer
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If the
POWER
indicatordoes not illuminate,checkthe following:
Check
Possible remedy
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Is the power cable properly
Turn off the printer, make certain that the power cable
plugged into the eledrical
is securely connected, and then tumtheprinterback on.
outlet?.
Is power being supplied to
Turn off the printer and unplug it- TV out another
the outlet?
appliance of theoutletto determineifelectricity is being
supplied to that outlet.
Is theprintervoltage correct?
Check the bottom panel of yourprinterto verify that the
outletvoltage corresponds tothevokagerequiredby the
printer. If theydonotmatch, DONOTW to operate the
printer. Contact your supplier.
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If yourprinterdoesnot print,or suddenlystopsprinting,checkthe follow-
ing:
Check
Possible remedy
Is the interface cable con-
Check both ends of the cable - printer and computer to
nected securely?
make sure that the connector is firmly in position.
Is the O
indicator illu-
Ifit isno~ press the ON
LINEbuttonto
set the printer on-
minated?
line.
Is the
indicator
If it is, the paper has run out. Load more paper.
flashing?
Is the paper caught up inter-
Turn off the power, remove the jmedpaper,
replace,
nally?
tumonthe@nter, andcontinueprinting. hIalcesure that
the leading edge of the paper is smooth and uncreased.
Is the ribbon caught up
Turnoff the power, remove thenbbon, retension
it,
and
around the print head?
replace it. This problem occurs most frequently with a
worn ribbom so you may need to replace the ribbon.
Is the software you are using
Check the installation settings in your softwar% and re-
properly installed for your
install if necessary.
printer?
Can the printer perform self-
Turn the printer off, and turn it on again, holding down
test operations?
one of the buttons to perform a self-test. If these do not
work, contact your dealer.
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