Intermec PX4I - Manual (Page 91)

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Chapter 9 — Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Refer to
Overall weak print-
out Wrong media grade Change parameter Chapter 6,
Appendix D
Contrast value too
low Change parameter Chapter 6
Printhead pressure
too low Adjust Chapter 11
Worn printhead Replace printhead Chapter 10
Wrong printhead
voltage Replace CPU board Call Service
Printout weaker on
one side Uneven printhead
pressure Adjust arm align-
ment Chapter 11
Weak spots Foreign particles on
media Clean or replace Chapters 4 & 5
Media/ribbon don’t
match Change to matching
media Chapter 6
Poor media or
ribbon quality Select a better brand
of media/ribbon Appendix D
Worn printhead Replace printhead Chapter 10
Worn platen roller Check/replace Call Service
Overall dark print-
out Wrong media grade Change parameter Chapter 6,
Appendix D
Contrast value too
high Change parameter Chapter 6
Printhead pressure
too high Adjust Chapter 11
Wrong printhead
voltage Replace CPU board Call Service
Excessive bleeding Wrong media grade Change parameter Chapter 6,
Appendix D
Contrast value too
high Change parameter Chapter 6
Printhead pressure
too high Adjust Chapter 11
Faulty energy
control Replace CPU board Call Service
Dark lines along
media path Foreign objects on
printhead Clean printhead Chapter 10