Brother EM-430 - Manual (Page 50)

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
T roubleshooting
PROBLEM
1. Nothing works!
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Typewriter not
plugged in
2. Typewriter not
switched on
3. Cover not properly
closed
ACTION
Plug it in!
Switch it on!
Close it!
2. It still doesn't work! 1. Mains socket not
working
2. Blown fuse in plug
Check using another
appliance
Check and replace if
necessary. Contact your
dealer if problem recurs
3. Characters do not
print or are faint
1. Daisy wheel inserted
incorrectly
2. Cassette ribbon has •
run out
3. Cassette ribbon
inserted incorrectly
4. Impact setting too
light
5. Paper thickness lever
in up position
Re-insert correctly
Replace
Re-insert correctly
Change setting
Push it down
4. Characters are missing 1. Daisy wheel has
broken petal
Replace daisy wheel
5. Correction does not
work
1. Correction tape has
run out
2. Correction tape
installed incorrectly or
back to front
3. Wrong type of
correction tape
Replace
Re-install correctly
Use correct type to suit
the cassette ribbon
6. PITCH LEDs are
blinking
1. You have paused
printing from memory.
Press [CODE] + [PRINT]
to resume
For additional assistance in operating, maintaining or servicing your unit, please contact your
Authorized Brother Dealer.