Brady X-Plus II - Manual (Page 148)

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Checklists 138
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Troubleshooting Checklists
If an error condition exists with the printer, review this checklist:
‰ Is there an error message on the LCD? If yes, see
LCD Error Messages on page 139 .
‰ Are noncontinuous labels being treated as continuous labels? If yes, see Calibrate Media
and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 77 .
‰ Is the
CHECK RIBBON light on when ribbon is loaded properly, or are noncontinuous
labels being treated as continuous labels? If yes, see Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor
Sensitivity on page 77 .
‰ Are you experiencing problems with print quality? If yes, see
Print Quality Problems
on page 143 .
‰ Are you experiencing communications problems? If yes, see
Communications Problems
on page 147 .
If the labels are not printing or advancing correctly, review this checklist:
‰ Are you using the correct type of labels? Review the types of label in Types of Media
on page 26 .
‰ Are you using a label that is narrower than the maximum print width? See
Set Print Width
on page 67 .
‰ Review the label- and ribbon-loading illustrations in
Print Modes on page 34 and Load
Ribbon on page 41 .
‰ Does the printhead need to be adjusted? See for more information.
‰ Do the sensors need to be calibrated? See Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity
on page 77 for more information.
If none of the above suggestions correct the problem, review this checklist:
‰ Perform one or more of the self-tests given in
Printer Diagnostics on page 151 . Use the
results to help identify the problem.
‰ If you are still having problems, see
Contacts on page 3 for customer support information.