Better Packages BP555e - Slow or No Tape Feed Resolution

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Tape Strips to Long
If the controller board does not see all the encoder pulses the tape
produced will be long
• Encoder Problem
Verify the length encoder is plugged into the controller board and none of
the wires are broken.
If a bad encoder sensor (optical switch) is suspected, swap in a known
good one to confirm it.
• Controller Board
If the encoder is good, then the controller board is suspect.
Swap in a known good controller board to confirm it.
Constant Feed or Extremely Tape Piece
• Length Encoder
• Controller Board Failure
Tape Feeds Slowly
If the tape roll is free to turn and there is no tape jammed in the machine,
the most likely reason for the tape to dispense slowly is bad brushes.
• Motor Brushes Worn
Brushes will supply years of use under normally conditions, but may
eventually wear out and need replacing.
• Motor Defective
If the brushes are found to be good, then the motor may need to be
replaced.
• CodeTaper
If a CodeTaper is being used, verify tape is not binding in it and that tape
can be pulled freely through it.