Instruction manual
VJ-1604 QUICK REFERENCE
5-14 5 Troubleshooting
(3) When data is sent from the computer, an error occurs at the printer and 
nothing is printed
(4) Cannot use the computer online using LAN
5.3.3 Media-related troubleshooting
(1) The media slips or is torn during initialization
NOTE
NOTE
• If the media is jammed or torn, remove it according to "5.2 When media is jammed". 
2 Is the maintenance cover open? Close the maintenance cover.
4.2.4 Cleaning the 
cleaning wiper
4.2.5 Cleaning 
around the print head
3 Is the media loaded at an angle? Load the media straight.
3.5 Setting media
4 Is the ink cartridge inserted? Insert the ink cartridge.
3.4 Installing ink 
cartridges
5 Are you using the recommended 
media?
Use the recommended media.
"4.2.1 Media 
type" in the Operation 
Manual
6 Is the printer being used in an 
environment other than the one 
specified, such as in direct sunlight?
Only use the printer in an environment that 
is specified for use.
Installation 
manual
No. Possible cause Remedy Reference
1 Is the type of printer selected correctly 
at the computer?
Check that the printer type settings on the 
computer side and printer side are the same.
3.6 Connecting 
the printer to a PC 
2 Are the interface requirements and 
command mode the same on the 
computer side and printer side?
No. Possible cause Remedy Reference
1 Is the network interface cable 
connected correctly?
Confirm the types of the cross and straight 
cables, and connect the network interface 
cable correctly.
3.6.3 Connecting 
a network interface 
cable
2 Are the network settings configured 
correctly?
Configure the network settings correctly.
 "5 Panel setup 
menu" in the 
Operation Manual
3 Match the printer’s network settings 
with the computer side environment.
Match this product’s network settings with 
the computer side environment.
3.6.1 System 
requirements
4 Does the Data lamp on the operation 
panel turn on after sending printing 
data from the computer?
If the Data lamp does not turn on, contact the 
computer manufacturer.
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No. Possible cause Remedy Reference
1 Are you using the recommended 
media?
Use the recommended media.
"4.2.1 Media 
type" in the Operation 
Manual
No. Possible cause Remedy Reference










