Printer Troubleshooting - Sharp MAX-PRO 1182 Operator's Manual

Issue
The barcode printed on label
does not scan.
Issue
Smudge marks on labels
Poor results with thick labels
Issue
Printing is too light or too dark
over the entire label
Printing is too light or too dark
on one side of the label
General print quality issues
MAX-PRO Operator Manual

PRINTER TROUBLESHOOTING

Barcode Does Not Scan
Possible Cause
The barcode is not within specifi-
cations because the printer is set
at an incorrect darkness level.
There is not enough blank space
around the barcode.
Poor Print Quality
Possible Cause
The Media or ribbon is not de-
signed for high-speed operation
The print line is not at an optimal
position for your media.
Print Consistently Too Light or Too Dark
Possible Cause
The Printer is set at an incorrect
darkness level.
Incorrect printhead pressure
Uneven printhead pressure
The printer is set at an incorrect
print speed or darkness level.
Keep in mind that the printer set-
tings may be affected by the driver
or software being used.
FAULT & ALERT MANAGEMENT
1. Print a test label.
2. If necessary, manually adjust
Leave at lease 1/8 in. (3.2mm) be-
tween the barcode and other print-
ed areas on the label and between
the barcode and the edge of the
label.
Replace supplies with those recom-
mended for high-speed operation.
Adjust the print line for thick media.
For optimal print quality, set the
darkness to the lowest possible
setting for your application.
Set the printhead pressure to the
minimum needed for good print
quality.
Set the printhead pressure to the
minimum needed for good print
quality.
1. Clean the printhead and platen
2. For optimal print quality, set the
3. Set the printhead pressure to
4-5
Possible Solution (s)
the darkness or print speed
settings.
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roller.
darkness to the lowest possible
setting for your application.
the minimum needed for good
print quality.
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