Specifications

Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Carriage Movement - 8
Carriage moves to the
left and hums very
loudly
1 Verify that flexible ribbon cable is properly connected to
main board and to its connector under carriage assembly on
print head board.
2 Replace flexible ribbon cable.
3 Replace power supply board.
Carriage assembly
grinds or is difficult
to move
1 Replace fuse on main board.
2 Replace power supply board.
Carrier binds on left
side
Paper guide is too close to platen. Readjust paper guide.
Carrier
intermittently locks
up and gives light or
dark print
Verify that rear of carrier assembly does not lift. If it does, it is
not seated correctly in the guide rail. Gently push down on rear of
carrier assembly until it snaps into place.