Datamax M-Class Mark II Maintenance Manual page 60

Displayed Message
TEMPERATURE FAULT
TOP OF FORM FAULT
Troubleshooting
Fault Messages (continued)
Description
The printhead
temperature limit has
been exceeded.
TOF (gap or mark)
was not found within
the MAXIMUM LABEL
LENGTH setting, or
occurred in an
unexpected place.
3-18
Possible Solution(s)
Wait. Allow the printhead to cool. If
the condition persists, verify that
the environment is within
specification; also, possible
defective printhead or printhead
cable; see Section 4.3.
Ensure that the printer is calibrated,
that media is loaded, and that the
printhead is latched. Then press
FEED and proceed accordingly:
If media advances –
1) Ensure that the Media Sensor,
Media Guide, and Media Width
Adjustment are properly set.
2) Ensure the correct MAXIMUM
LABEL LENGTH setting.
3) Ensure the media and ribbon
combination is correct.
4) The Media Sensor may be
defective or the cable loose; see
Section 4.6.
5) The platen or a drive
component may be worn or
defective; see Section 4.8.
6) The pressure may need to be
increased; see Section 2.5.
7) The printhead may need to be
aligned; see Section 2.4.
If media does not advance –
1) Possible defective Drive Motor or
other drive component.
2) Possible defective Power Supply
PCB; see Section 4.5
3) Possible defective Main Logic
PCB; see Section 4.4.