Printronix T5000e Series - Manual (Page 66)

Chapter 2 Bar Code Failures
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Contrast too low
Check media Data validation error: the
contrast between bars and
spaces is not sufficient. This
can be caused by too little
heat in the thermal transfer or
by use of colored media or
ribbons. Increase Print Intensity or
reduce Print Speed in the
QUICK SETUP menu or via
host software, change
media, or disable Symbol
Contrast in the VALIDATOR
menu.
Poor scanning
Check heat&head Data validation failure:
decodeability. The difference
between wide and narrow
elements is too close for the
validator to reliably discern.
This usually indicates an
improperly set heat/speed/
pressure combination or the
loss of a printhead element. 1. Adjust Print Intensity
and Print Speed in the
QUICK SETUP menu or
via host software.
2. Adjust the printhead
pressure. (Refer to the
Quick Setup Guide or
User’s Manual.)
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. (Refer
to the
Quick Setup
Guide or User’s
Manual.)
Table 4. Message List
Message Explanation Solution