Specifications

5.4.2 Printing Mechanism Mechanical Faults
If excessive noise or binding exists during printing, the fault may be
isolated to one or more of the following.
Fault Corrective Action
Linear Velocity
Transducer (LVT)
misadjusted.
1. Adjust the Linear Velocity Transducer (LVT)
Coil and Magnet (Section 6.14).
Shuttle Motor defective
or unbalanced.
1. See Print Quality Adjustment Procedures
(Chapter 7).
Ribbon Cartridge
defective or not installed
correctly.
1. Check installation, replace cartridge if
required.
Ribbon Drive Motor not
secured.
1. Tighten all hardware securing motor and
mount.
Ribbon Drive Motor
defective or drive shaft
bent.
1. Remove and replace Ribbon Drive Motor
(Section 6.11).
Print Actuator Module
not secured.
1. See Print Module Adjustment Procedure
(Chapter 7).
5.4.3 Vibration Faults
If excessive vibration exists during operation, the fault may be isolated
to one or more of the following.
Fault Corrective Action
Printer resting on
carpeted or uneven
surface.
1. Adjust leveling feet to minimize vibration.
Shuttle motor
unbalanced.
1. See Print Quality Adjustment Procedures
(Chapter 7).
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