AMT Datasouth ACCEL-6300 User Manual

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User's Guide

6-14 Solving Problems

Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued

Symptom

Probable Cause/Corrective Action

Printing is smearing.

9 Print density fine-adjustment

is set too dark. Hold down
Print Density button and re-
adjust print density.

9 PH GAP and PFORCE param-

eters on Setup menu are not
set to Auto, or settings are
incorrect. Check settings.

9 Ribbon is tangled. Correct

problem or replace ribbon
cartridge.

9 Small piece of paper or debris

is lodged in front of printhead.
Remove obstruction.

9 Paper is not taut between the

tractors or around the platen.
Reload paper.

Large portions of characters are

9 Ribbon is tangled. Correct

not printing.

problem or replace ribbon
cartridge.

User's Guide

6-14 Solving Problems

Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued

Symptom

Probable Cause/Corrective Action

Printing is smearing.

9 Print density fine-adjustment

is set too dark. Hold down
Print Density button and re-
adjust print density.

9 PH GAP and PFORCE param-

eters on Setup menu are not
set to Auto, or settings are
incorrect. Check settings.

9 Ribbon is tangled. Correct

problem or replace ribbon
cartridge.

9 Small piece of paper or debris

is lodged in front of printhead.
Remove obstruction.

9 Paper is not taut between the

tractors or around the platen.
Reload paper.

Large portions of characters are

9 Ribbon is tangled. Correct

not printing.

problem or replace ribbon
cartridge.