Possible printer problems – Intermec PK80 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Chapter

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PK80 Series 80-Column User’s Manual

Possible Printer Problems

The following table lists actual printing problems, possible causes, and ac-
tions you should take to correct a problem. Call 800-755-5505 or
425-356-1799 if you are advised to contact Customer Support.

Symptom

Test or Cause

Solution

Printer does not communicate with
the mobile computer.

Incorrect protocol selection.

Contact Customer Support.

Double-spacing on application re-
ports but single-spacing on self-test.

Check line 11 on the self-test report,
if “CF+LF” then this is an incorrect
configuration.

Contact Customer Support.

Printer emits 1 or 2 beeps or blinking
green light is the only indicator.

Printer mechanism does not have ad-
equate power for printing. The 12 V
may be under or over voltage fault.
(Note: Error lights do not flash if high
voltage.)

Check power supply if one is used. If
power supply, adjust supply voltage
to 11–15 volts. Check the vehicle
charge cable (see the PK8X Series
80-Column Printer Installation In-
structions
for information).

Printer emits 2 sets of 3 beeps

Printer out of paper.

Press the Forward button to stop the
beeps. Reload paper — see page 15
for instructions. If the “paper out”
condition still exists, the printer will
beep again.

Printer works but either or both
LEDs do not work.

Discrete cable connecting user panel
board to pivot frame assembly is
loose.

Call Customer Support or send the
printer in for hardware repair.

Printer does not work.

(1) No voltage.

(1) Adjust supply voltage to 11–15
volts.

(2) Voltage too high or too low.

(2) Adjust supply voltage to 11–15
volts.

(3) No data input.

(3) Tighten computer connections.

Printer is emitting 4 sets of 2 beeps
and has stopped printing.

The printer had detected a paper jam
during homing.

Power off the printer, clear the jam
as advised below, then power on or
awaken the printer.

No paper feed (paper jam). When I
pull the paper toward the roller the
paper is resistant.

(1) Paper tray or dashboard mount
may be too full.

(1) Ensure there are fewer than 200
3-ply sheets in the paper tray or dash-
board mount.

(2) The paper perforation may be
torn.

(2) Remove the torn paper, load and
center a clean stack of paper, and ad-
just the pinfeed holders. See page 20
for instructions.

(3) The paper may be wrinkled,
creased, moist, or perforations may
be missing.

(3) Replace the paper.

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