48 Pentax PocketJet Printer User’s Guide
Printed Image Problems
The printed image is out of alignment.
Make sure you are using the recommended paper.
Make sure you are inserting the paper correctly. See
page 33.
Check whether the platen roller is dirty. If it is, clean it. Follow
the instructions for “Cleaning the Platen Roller” on page 39.
The print quality is poor, and the image is
too light or dark.
Raise or lower the setting on the density dial to produce a
better image. See page 30.
Make sure you are using recommended paper.
The image is squashed and stretched in
many places.
Make sure the release cover was not left open during
printing. If it is open, close it completely.
Make sure the paper is not slipping in the printer. If it is,
make sure the print head and platen roller are clean. See
Chapter 4, “Maintaining the Printer,” on page 37.
Make sure you are using recommended paper.
The image has light or white vertical lines.
Make sure the release cover was not left open during
printing. If it is open, close it completely.
Clean the print head. Follow the instructions on page 37.
If cleaning the print head does not correct the problem, the
print head may need maintenance. Call Technical Support.
All pages have a white vertical line.
The print head may need maintenance. Call Technical
Support.