Troubleshooting; Power-On Problems And Errors; Cutter-Related Problems - Oki PT390 Guia Del Usuario

This chapter describes the appropriate action to be taken in cases
where the printer is not operating correctly or fails to produce
clean printouts.

7-1. Power-on Problems and Errors

Symptom
Although the power
has been turned on,
the POWER lamp on
the control panel does
not light and the
printer does not start
up.
The ERROR lamp on
the control panel is lit,
and the printer does
not work.

7-2. Cutter-related Problems

Symptom
Paper cannot be
cut.
The cutter does not
return to the correct
position.

7. Troubleshooting

Cause
(1) The power cable is
disconnected.
(2) The connector of the
AC adapter is
disconnected.
(1) No paper is inserted.
(2) The top cover is not
closed completely.
(3) The thermal head is at
a high temperature.
Cause
(1) The cutter blade is
damaged or worn, or it
has been used for too
long.
(2) Paper fragments or
other foreign matter is
stuck around the
cutter blade or paper
chute.
(3) Adhesive matter is
adhering to the cutter
blade because of
printing on label
paper.
Paper fragments or other
foreign matter is stuck
around the cutter blade
or paper chute.
Corrective action
(1) Connect the power cable.
(2) Connect the connector of
the AC adapter.
(1) Insert paper.
(2) Close the top cover
completely.
(3) Wait until the thermal
head temperature
decreases sufficiently.
Corrective action
(1) Turn off the power, and ask
for repairs.
(2) Remove the paper
fragments or foreign
matter.
(3) Clean the cutter blade to
remove the adhesive
matter.
Remove the paper
fragments or foreign
matter.
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