User`s manual

F50 User’s Manual

Troubleshooting Print Quality

Device time Paper not Make sure the paper is loaded and aligned correctly in the multi-

out on correctly loaded purpose tray. See “Loading Paper” on page XX.

computer and aligned

Paper jam Clear any paper jams. See “Clearing Paper Jams” on page XX.

Error: writing F50 is unplugged Plug in the F50 and try printing again.

to LPT1

F50 turned off Power up the F50 and try printing again.

F50 not connected Check the printer cables and ensure they are securely connected.

Then try printing again.

Paper jam Clear any paper jams. See “Clearing Paper Jams” on page XX.

Problem Possible Cause Try This

Printouts in Application does Try printing from a different application.

black only not support color

printing

Printhead requires Print a Nozzle Check Pattern to determine if the printhead requires

cleaning cleaning. See “Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern” on page XX for

instructions on evaluating the printout. If the printhead requires

cleaning, see “Cleaning the Printhead” on page XX.

Printhead not Make sure the printhead is installed properly.

installed properly

Printout Printhead requires Print a Nozzle Check Pattern to determine if the printhead requires

contains cleaning cleaning. See “Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern” on page XX for

smudges, instructions on evaluating the printout. If the printhead requires

spotting or cleaning, see “Cleaning the Printhead” on page XX.

white streaks

Printing on wrong Some paper types have a correct side for printing. Try turning the

side of paper paper over and printing on the other side.

Printhead not Make sure the printhead is installed correctly.

installed properly

One or more ink Check if one or more ink tanks are empty. See “Monitoring Ink Levels”

tanks are empty on page XX. If an ink tank is empty, see “Replacing and Ink Tank” on

page XX.

Printhead not Align the printhead. See “Aligning the Printhead” on page XX.

aligned after

installation

Unsupported Make sure you are using a print media supported by the F50. See the

print media inside back cover for a list of supported media.

Problem Possible Cause Try This

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