Printing Problems And Solutions - Genicom LA500 User Manual

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Symptoms
Printer not printing.
Print head carriage
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Poor print quality.
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Possible Cause
Ribbon cartridge is not
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Ribbon is not properly
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Print head is not close
enough to the paper.
Paper type is not correct.
Ribbon cartridge type is not
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Ribbon is not properly
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Ribbon is worn or defective.
Ribbon is jammed.
Print head is not properly
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Action/Resolution
Install the ribbon cartridge. See Step 2 in the
Quick Reference Guide.
Reinstall or readjust the ribbon cartridge
properly. See Step 2 in the Quick Reference
Guide.
Check the PRINT GAP Option setting in Set-Up.
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Use paper conforming to the paper
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Reinstall or readjust the ribbon cartridge
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Replace the ribbon cartridge. See "R
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Turn the ribbon feed knob to release the ribbon.
If the ribbon feed is stuck, replace the ribbon
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