56 chapter 6 – troubleshooting – Rice Lake Datamax M-Class Mark II User Manual
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Chapter 6 – Troubleshooting
If experiencing this problem…
Try this solution…
Intellifont
™
will not print:
Intellifont
™
format is Little/Big Endian specific. The printer
uses Big Endian. Refer to your font supplier for information.
Light print on the right side (facing
the printer) of the label:
•
The Media Width Adjustment may be incorrectly adjusted;
see Section 5.3.
•
The Printhead or Platen Roller may be dirty or worn; clean
or call for service.
Missing information in the printed
label:
•
Check the label format for character placement outside the
dimensions of the label; all row/column values must allow
enough space for the height/length of the characters and
bar codes to be printed within the format size.
•
The available memory may have been exceeded by the
memory requirement of the label format. Try reducing the
memory allocated to either the internal module or
scaleable font caches; non-display printers see Section
3.4, display printers see Section 4.5.
•
If using serial communications, ensure that the interface
cable meets the requirements found in Section 2.1.
Missing print on left or right side of
the label:
Information may be formatted outside the label dimensions.
Check your software program label size. For display printers
also check the values in the menu for Print Control / Column
Offset and Print Control / Custom Adjustments / Column
Offset; see Section 4.5.
No power (all indicator lights are
‘Off”):
•
Verify that the AC power cord connection has been made
at both the outlet and the printer; also, ensure the power
switch is ‘On’.
•
Verify that the AC outlet is functioning, or try moving the
printer to another AC circuit.
•
The AC cord may be damaged; replace it.
•
The line fuse may be blown; call for service.