User guide

6.2.3 Operation-related Problems

Power/Ready indicator is ﬂashing; Fault indicator is On.

i This is an "out of paper" response. Make sure that the tractor/friction

feed lever is in the position needed by your application. Load paper;

the Fault indicator will turn Off, and the Power/Ready indicator will

either turn On or ﬂash. If it ﬂashes, press the Ready switch to turn On

the Power/Ready indicator.

The LA75 Plus stops printing; Fault indicator is On.

i This is an "out of paper" response. Load paper; if the Ready indicator

is ﬂashing, press the Ready switch. The LA75 Plus should resume

printing.

ii Make sure that the paper is not torn or otherwise damaged.

No reverse paper feed.

i Make sure that you are not at the end of the paper.

ii Make sure that the paper is not damaged.

Paper is not positioned at perforation for tear-off feature.

i Make sure that the printer is in the Pause state. If the Ready indicator

is On, press the Ready switch.

ii If the platen has been moved by hand, reload the paper. Make sure

that you use a complete form for the ﬁrst sheet.

iii Select the correct form length using the Set-up feature.

Printhead carriage does not move smoothly.

i Examine the paper pathway. Remove any obstructions.

ii Examine the printhead carriage bar (the round bar on which the

printhead moves). Is it dirty? If so, clean it with an oil-lubricated soft

cloth. Do not use water or cleaners containing solvents.

iii Examine the carriage area for obstructions. Remove, where necessary.

Carriage does not move; Fault indicator ﬂashes.

i Examine the paper pathway. Remove any obstructions. Press the

Ready switch when the paper pathway is cleared.

6–4 Maintaining the Printer