AMT Datasouth M7 - Manual (Page 64)

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5. Troubleshooting
5.1 Common Problems
The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when
operating this bar code printer. If the printer still does not function after all suggested
solutions have been invoked, please contact the Customer Service Department of your
purchased reseller or distributor for assistance.
Problem Possible Cause Recovery Procedure
Power indicator does
not illuminate * The power cord is not properly
connected.
* Plug the power cord in printer and outlet.
* Switch the printer on.
Carriage Open
* The printer carriage is open. * Please close the print carriage.
No Ribbon
* Running out of ribbon.
* The ribbon is installed incorrectly.
* Supply a new ribbon roll.
* Please refer to the steps in user’s manual to
reinstall the ribbon.
No Paper
* Running out of label.
* The label is installed incorrectly.
* Gap/black mark sensor is not
calibrated.
* Supply a new label roll.
* Please refer to the steps in user’s manual to
reinstall the label roll.
* Calibrate the gap/black mark sensor.
Paper Jam
* Gap/black mark sensor is not set
properly.
* Make sure label size is set properly.
* Labels may be stuck inside the
printer mechanism.
* Calibrate the gap/black mark sensor.
* Set label size correctly.
Take Label
* Peel function is enabled.
* If the peeler module is installed, please remove the
label.
* If there is no peeler module in front of the printer,
please switch off the printer and install it.
* Check if the connector is plugging correctly.
UP: Fwd.
DOWN: Rev.
MENU: Exit
* Cutter jam.
* There is no cutter installed on the
printer.
* Cutter PCB is damaged.
* If the cutter module is installed, please press UP or
DOWN key to rotate the cutter up or down to make
the knife back to the right position.
* Remove the label.
* Make sure the thickness of label is less than
200 g/m2 (for regular cutter) or 300 g/m2 (for heavy
duty cutter).
* Replace a cutter PCB.