Star Micronics LC-6211 User Manual page 43

Problem
Forms are smudged.
Printing is too dark.
Printer prints past the edge
of the paper.
Possible Cause
The printer is not set up
correctly for the thickness of
paper being used.
The ribbon is jammed,
twisted, or not set correctly
between the print head and
the print head shield.
Print head shield is damaged
or missing.
The paper guide is not
positioned correctly.
The ribbon is jammed,
causing the print head to
jam.
Paper is jamming, causing
the print head to jam.
Incorrect margin settings
are selected by your
application program.
Recommended Action
Set up the printer for the
paper thickness you are
using. See "Adjusting for
paper thickness" on page 26.
Make sure that the ribbon
cartridge is installed
correctly. See "Installing the
ribbon cartridge" on page 5.
Return it to your dealer for
repair.
Remove the paper and
adjust the position of the
paper guide. Reload the
paper and try printing again.
Make sure that the ribbon
cartridge is installed
correctly. See "Installing the
ribbon cartridge" on page 5.
Remove all paper from the
printer and reload it. Try
printing again.
Set up the printer for the
paper thickness you are
using. See "Adjusting for
paper thickness" on page 26.
Choose different margin
settings from your
application program.
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