ID Technology 250 - Page 107

Model 250
Printer Applicator
Operators/Technical Manual Section Six
Section 6 Page 14 of 20
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION
Misregistration or
skips labels.
1. Label Sensor is not
positioned correctly.
2. Label Sensor not
calibrated.
3. Media does not meet
specifications.
4. Waste take-up tension out
of adjustment.
Adjust Label Sensor.
Check sensor threshold.
Use media that meets
specifications
Correct
Vertical drift in top-
of –form
registration.
1. A plus or minus 0.5 mm
vertical drift is acceptable
due to the different
tolerances of the
mechanical parts and
printer modes.
2. Label Sensor out of
Calibration.
3. Platen dirty.
See Sato Manual.
Recalibrate sensor
threshold.
Clean Platen.
Long tracks of
missing print on
several labels.
Print element damaged. Replace printhead.
Poor print quality. 1. Printhead dirty
2. Printhead adjustments
incorrect.
Clean printhead.
Perform required
adjustments.
Truncated print, no
print, or Feed
button operates
incorrectly.
Belt slipping on platen roller Adjust or replace belt.
Printer fails to
respond to
communication No
DATA LED activity.
Incorrect communication port
selection.
Verify the proper port or
communications interface
type configuration.
ERROR lights on or
flashes on printer.
Check for message in LCD. Correct. Cycle power if
necessary
RIBBON light
flashes on printer.
Ribbon near end Replace ribbon with full
roll.