Poor print quality or incorrect printout – Formax ColorMaxLP Operator Manual User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Formax
Poor Print Quality or Incorrect Printout
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Long stripes of missing
print or vertical light
s t r e a k s o n s e v e r a l
labels
Ink nozzles are blocked.
See
Clearing Clogged Ink Nozzles
on page 70.
Printed barcode cannot
be scanned
The media is not suitable for
use in this printer.
Replace the media. See
Choosing Label Media
on page 24.
The barcode is too small.
Adjust the size of the barcode.
Ink nozzles are clogged and the
barcode did not print properly.
See
Clearing Clogged Ink Nozzles
on page 70.
Ink is smudged on the
labels
The media is not suitable for
use in this printer.
Replace the media. See
Choosing Label Media
on page 20.
Accumulated ink in the print
zone.
1.
Open the clamshell
and inspect the print
zone (
Figure 9
).
2. Lightly moisten a a lint-free cloth with
de-ionized water and gently clean off any ink
from the print zone and printhead.
3.
Close the clamshell
.
The media is curled and
touching the printhead.
1. Replace the media. See
Choosing Label
Media
on page 20.
2. If the problem persists, contact Technical
Support.
The media is curled by the
unwinder when the printer is
idle for a period of time.
1. On the
EWS
Advanced Settings page, set the
printer to retract the media when it is idle for
more than 10 minutes.
2. If the problem persists, contact Technical
Support.
The service station needs to be
replaced.
See
Replacing the Service Station
on page 56.
Significant misting on
labels
Aerosol is not removed because
the fan filter is dirty.
Replace the fan filter. See
Replacing the Aerosol
Fan Filter
on page 60.
M e d i a u s e d e x c e e d s t h e
maximum thickness of 0.01”
(0.3 mm).
Replace the media. See
Choosing Label Media
on page 24.
If the problem persists, contact Technical
Support.