Troubleshooting Guide 
 
 
SmartDate X40  BFSE Version 1.0 Feb 2011
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Printing Incorrect Job 
 
 Possible Cause  Action   Notes 
1 Image Selection 
Ö 
Select the correct job and check 
if the image on the Controller 
display is correct 
If using the local database and 
the correct job has not been 
selected try clearing the 
database and downloading the 
job again 
Ö
Clear the database 
2 Settings  
Ö 
Check the database source is set 
correctly (local, USB stick, Host) 
Ö
Database Settings 
3 Application 
Ö 
Check for any application related 
issues, e.g.: Job queuing 
selection \ set-up error, remote 
job selection, CoLOS 
configuration, etc 
Ö
Application settings Page 102 
Appl
ication Troubleshooting Page 144 
4 Interface 
Ö 
Check the pins on the Printer, 
Controller and interface cable are 
not damaged 
Check the interface cable is not 
damaged 
 
5 Firmware 
Ö 
Make sure the latest production 
firmware is being used 
Ö
Current production firmware should be used unless 
there is specific requirement not to 
Firmware upgrade Page 237 
6 Controller 
Ö 
Replace the Controller PCB or 
replace the Controller 
Ö
Replacing the Controller PCB Page 
228 
Repl
acing the Controller: Refer to the Users 
Manual 
7 Printer 
Ö 
Replace the Printer PCB or 
replace the Printer 
Ö
Replacing the Printer PCB Page 226 
Repl
acing the Printer: Refer to User Manual