Digital Equipment LA50 Installing And Using page 25

Trouble
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Light print. Paper thickness Reset paper thickness
lever set incorrectly lever to a position
closer to the platen.
Ribbon worn
Replace ribbon cartridge.
Carriage moves, but Paper thickness Reset paper thickness
no printout
lever set incorrectly lever to a position closer
to the platen.
Printhead fault Replace the printhead.
Refer to Printhead
Replacement.
Missing dots in print; Printhead fault Replace the printhead.
always in same row. Refer to Printhead
Replacement.
Paper jams. Paper path obstructed Clear paper path.
Paper thickness lever Reset paper thickness
set incorrectly lever to a position away
from the platen.
Pinfeed paper jams. Tractors positioned Release and reposition
incorrectly for paper
the tractors. Avoid
width pulling or compressing
paper.