User`s manual

User's Reference

If the "INK EMPTY" message appears during setup

A cartridge has run out of ink, and printing cannot be started.

If printing data is being sent, this message is displayed and the printer chirps. At the same time, operation is paused and the PAUSE

LED flashes. Replace the empty cartridge with a new one and press the [PAUSE] key to start printing.

Printed Output is Unacceptable

If drop-out occurs with printed images.

Clean the printing heads (see "Maintenance -- Cleaning the Printing Heads").

Is the surface of the platen dirty or scratched?

Clean the platen (see “Maintenance -- When the Product Needs Cleaning”).

Is the material dirty?

Remove superficial soiling, then load the material.

Is the material damaged?

Clean, attractive printing is not possible if the material is damaged or warped.

Use care to keep materials from being damaged while in storage.

During printing, was the front cover opened (executing an emergency stop) or the [PAUSE] key pressed?

If operation is stopped or paused while printing is in progress, the quality of the image before and after the interruption may differ. It is a

good idea to avoid pausing operation while printing is in progress whenever possible.

Is thick material in use, or does the surface of the material rub against the printing heads?

If material feed is not smooth because the material catches on the head, then adjust the height of the printing heads (see "User's Refer-

ence -- Adjusting the Height of the Printing Head").

When the height of the printing head has been adjusted, it is necessary to perform bidirectional correction (only when the printing

direction for [PRINT MODE] has been set to [BI-DIRECTION]). For more information about bidirectional correction, see "User's

Reference -- Making Corrections for Printing -- Bidirectional Correction."

If the type of material was changed, was feed correction performed?

Correcting the amount of feed improves the dot-positioning accuracy in the feed direction, which can help enhance image quality.

If the type of material was changed, refer to "User's Reference -- Making Corrections for Printing -- Feed Correction" and perform

correction for feed.

Printing goes beyond the loaded material

Has the material been loaded at an angle?

If the loaded material is not straight, it may extend outside the printing area.

In “Setup for Printing” or “Setup for Cutting,” refer to “1 Loading the Material” and load the material correctly.