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6 troubleshooting the printer, Troubleshooting the, Troubleshooting the printer – Kodak 9810 User Manual

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Troubleshooting the
Printer

Refer to the following table to resolve errors or problems reported on the
printer operator panel. If the problem persists, contact your Kodak
representative for service.

Message

Possible Cause

Action

Cover Open

The printer cover is open.

• Be sure the printer cover is

closed securely.

Paper Empty

The printer is out of paper or the paper is
loaded improperly.

• Check that there is paper in the

printer.

• Check that the paper is loaded

properly. See

“Loading the

Paper” on page 1-2

.

Check Paper

There is a paper jam.

• Clear the paper jam.

• Check that the paper is loaded

properly. See

“Loading the

Paper” on page 1-2

.

Check Ribbon

The printer is out of ribbon.

• Check that there is ribbon in the

printer.

• Check that the ribbon is loaded

properly. See

“Loading the

Ribbon” on page 1-6

.

Incorrect Ribbon

The printer cannot detect the ribbon or
an improper ribbon is loaded.

• Check that the ribbon has a

barcode on it and the barcode is
not damaged.

• Check that the ribbon is loaded

properly. See

“Loading the

Ribbon” on page 1-6

.

Cutter Jam

The cutter did not move completely to
one side.

• Turn the printer off.

• Check the paper path for a jam.

• Turn the printer on.

Cooling

The print head is too hot to print.

• Wait. The printer will be ready

to print when the head reaches
the proper temperature.