November 2014 5-1
5
Troubl eshoo ting
Problem Description or Cause Possible Solution
Sections of the image are not printed. • Platen roller is dirty.
• Pinch roller is dirty.
1. Clean the platen roller 
(see page 3-8).
2. Clean the pinch roller 
(see page 3-8).
Paper surface is scratched. • Thermal print head is 
dirty.
• Debris in the paper path.
1. Clean the thermal print 
head (see page 3-6).
2. Clear any debris from the 
paper path (see 
page 5-11).
Prints have horizontal streaks. • Thermal print head is 
dirty.
• Peel roller is dirty.
• Platen roller is dirty.
• Pinch roller is dirty.
1. Clean the thermal print 
head, including the peel 
rollers (see page 3-6).
2. Clean the platen roller 
(see page 3-8).
3. Clean the pinch roller 
(see page 3-8).
Prints have vertical streaks. Thermal print head is dirty. Clean the thermal print head 
(see page 3-6).
Prints have streaks made up of small 
dots.
Platen roller is dirty. Clean the platen roller 
(see page 3-8).