Table 13. LCD Message Troubleshooting
POOR SCANNING
Check Head&Heat
Data validation failure: percent decode. The validator detected
gross inconsistencies within the height of the bar code. These types
of failures are likely attributed to large blemishes within the bar
code, caused by ribbon wrinkle or debris on media.
1.
Check for a wrinkled ribbon or debris on media. Roll wrinkled
area onto take-up spindle.
2.
Adjust the printhead pressure blocks.
3.
Modify Media > Image > Print Intensity or Media > Speed >
Print Speed.
POOR SCANNING
Check media
Data validation failure: percent decode. The validator detected
gross inconsistencies within the height of the bar code. These types
of failures are likely attributed to large blemishes within the bar
code, caused by ribbon wrinkle or debris on media.
1.
Check for a wrinkled ribbon or debris on media. Roll wrinkled
area onto take-up spindle.
2.
Adjust the printhead pressure blocks.
3.
Modify Media > Image > Print Intensity or Media > Speed >
Print Speed.
POOR SCANNING
Inspect head
Data validation failure: hardware defect. The validator detected
unexpected dark spots in spaces or light spots in bars. This usually
indicates a poor ribbon/media combination, a dirty printhead, or a
burned pixel.
1.
Check paper and ribbon to
make sure they are clean,
unwrinkled, and installed
properly.
2.
Clean printhead.
3.
If message persists,
replace the printhead.
This is a status
message. The printer
is in low-energy idle
state, the
fan and
higher voltages are off,
and only +5Vdc logic
circuits are
active.
No action required.
Printer is in a cold
environment or
the printhead data cable has
become dislodged
from the back of the
printhead or the controller.
1.
Reseat the cables on printhead.
2.
Change the printhead.
3.
Place printer in a warmer
location.
4.
If problem persists, contact
your authorized service
representative.