DataCard select series User Manual page 72

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What you see
The leading or trailing
edge of the printed card is
not the expected color.
No image is printed on the
card or the printing is very
light.
One color panel is not
aligned correctly with
other panels.
Table 5-1: Print quality problems
Possible causes
Cards might be slipping in
the card track.
Two cards might have
been picked.
The print ribbon might not
be DatacardPlatinum
Series ribbon.
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The ribbon registration
might be incorrect.
The ribbon is loaded
incorrectly.
The printhead cartridge
power cable might be
loose.
The printhead cable or
printhead cartridge might
be damaged.
Cards might be slipping in
the card track.
The card registration
might be incorrect.
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Obtain guidance from service before performing this task.
User's Guide for Select™ Platinum Series™ Printers
Troubleshooting
Solutions
Run a printer cleaning
cycle, then clean the
rollers. See Chapter 4.
Fan cards before inserting
them in the card cartridge.
Obtain and use Datacard
Platinum Series print
ribbon. See Appendix B.
Change the ribbon panel
length. See the e-Guide.
Remove and replace the
ribbon. See Chapter 2.
Power off the printer.
Make sure the printhead
power cable is securely
connected. See
Chapter 4.
Replace the printhead.
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See Chapter 4.
If the problem persists,
contact your service
representative.
Run a printer cleaning
cycle, then clean the
rollers. See Chapter 4.
Set the position of printing.
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See the e-Guide.
If the problem persists,
contact your service
representative.
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