Epson 24-Pin - Manual (Page 152)

7-12 Troubleshooting
R4C4620
Rev. C
A5 size TRBLE.FM
6/14/00 Pass 3
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Y.Ohkawara T.Takahashi
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SEI M.Kauppi K.Blair
The printout is faint.
Cause What to do
The paper thickness lever is
set incorrectly for your
paper. Move the paper thickness lever to a
lower setting.
The ribbon is worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as
described in Chapter 1.
The printout has gaps.
Cause What to do
The paper thickness lever is
not set correctly. Set the paper thickness lever to match
the thickness of your paper. See page
2-5 for continuous paper, or page 3-3
for single sheets.
Part of the printout is missing, or dots are missing in random
positions.
Cause What to do
The ribbon has too much
slack, the ribbon has come
loose, or the ribbon cartridge
is not installed properly. Remove any slack in the ribbon by
turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or
reinstall the ribbon cartridge as
described in Chapter 1.
The ribbon is worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as
described in Chapter 1.