User's Manual Part 3
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Troubleshooting
Miscellaneous Printer Problems
2/23/09 Xi4 User Guide P1009874-001  
The printer fails to 
calibrate or detect the 
top of the label.
The printer was not calibrated 
for the label being used.
Perform the calibration procedure in Calibrate 
Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity 
on page 109.
The printer is configured for 
continuous media.
Set the media type to noncontinuous media. See 
Set Media Type on page 101.
The driver or software 
configuration is not set 
correctly.
Driver or software settings produce commands 
that can overwrite the printer configuration. 
Check the driver or software media-related 
setting.
Non-continuous 
labels are being 
treated as continuous 
labels.
The printer was not calibrated 
for the media being used.
Perform the calibration procedure in Calibrate 
Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity 
on page 109.
The printer is configured for 
continuous media.
Set the media type to noncontinuous media. See 
Set Media Type on page 101.
All lights are on, but 
nothing displays on 
the LCD, and the 
printer locks up.
Internal electronic or firmware 
failure.
Call a service technician.
The printer locks up 
while running the 
Power-On Self Test.
Main logic board failure. Call a service technician.
Table 17 • Miscellaneous Printer Problems (Continued)
Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution










