User guide

ii If you have an Automatic Sheet Feeder, ensure that its front cover is
seated correctly.
Closing it and pressing the Ready switch should light up the Ready
indicator.
When the power is On, the carriage does not move.
i Make sure that the access cover is seated correctly.
6.2.2 No Printout
Printing does not start.
i Make sure that the Ready indicator is On. If not, press the Ready
switch. Printing should start when you send data from the host
computer.
ii Make sure that the printer is connected to the host computer. (Refer to
Section 1.5 in Chapter 1).
iii Make sure that the host computer can send data.
iv Make sure that you have set the correct protocol. (Refer to Section 5.3
in Chapter 5.)
v Make sure that you have selected the correct port (if the automatic
feature has not been selected). (Section 5.3 in Chapter 5.)
No response to computer commands. Ready indicator is On.
i Examine and, if necessary, reseat the data cable connections.
ii Check the condition of the data cable. Replace it if necessary.
iii Examine the features setup for a communications mismatch. Do the
features match those of the host computer?
Carriage moves, but there is no printout during Printing Self-test.
i Make sure that the ribbon is installed.
ii Examine the ribbon path. Does the ribbon pass in front of the whole
printhead? Adjust the ribbon if necessary. (See Section 1.3.3).
Pinfeed paper does not advance.
i Pull the paper release lever towards the front of the printer for tractor
feed.
Single sheet paper does not advance.
i Push the paper release lever towards the back of the printer for friction
feed.
Maintaining the Printer 6–3