Chapter 8 — Troubleshooting
78 EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
Printout Missing Along Inner Edge
Possible Cause Remedy Reference
Bad media alignment Adjust media alignment Chapter 3
Using small core with supply
post in upper position.
Move post to lower
position
Chapter 2
X-start parameter value too low Increase value Chapter 5
Transfer Ribbon Breaks
Possible Cause Remedy Reference
Ribbon not fitted correctly Reload ribbon correctly Chapter 4
Wrong media grade Change parameter, then
clean printhead
Chapter 5,
Chapter 9
Bad energy control Adjust Call Service
Transfer Ribbon Wrinkles
Possible Cause Remedy Reference
Faulty ribbon break shaft adjustment Adjust shaft. Chapter 10
Incorrect edge guide adjustment Adjust edge guide Chapter 3
Printhead pressure too strong Adjust pressure Chapter 10
No Thermal Transfer Printout
Possible Cause Remedy Reference
Ink-coated side of ribbon is not facing
media
Reload ribbon Chapter 4
Media Feed Not Working Properly
Possible Cause Remedy Reference
Changed media characteristics Press the Print button Chapter 3
Wrong label rest dots parameter Check/change Chapter 5
Wrong Media Type parameter Check/change Chapter 5
Wrong LSS position Check/change Chapter 10