Issue
Line thickness is not uniform
Cause and Solution
<Cause 1> In the "Special Settings" dialog box of the Windows printer driver, "Fast Graphic Process" is selected.
<Corrective Action>
Access the printer driver "Properties" dialog box from "Print" in the "File" menu of the source application, and follow these steps to print.
1. Clear the option "Open Preview When Print Job Starts" on the "Main" sheet.
2. Clear the option "Page Layout" on the "Layout" sheet.
3. Click the "Special Settings" button on the "Layout" sheet to display the "Special Settings" dialog box, and then clear the option "Fast Graphic Process".
<Cause 2> The blue Switch on the platen is set incorrectly.
<Corrective Action>
Move the Switch numbered corresponding to the size of paper for printing opposite to the ● position.
<Cause 3> The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer.
<Corrective Action 1>
Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
<Corrective Action 2>
Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer.
1. Press the Stop button and "stop" printing.
2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
<Cause 4> The Printhead is set too high in the Control Panel menu.
<Corrective Action>
In the Control Panel menu, use a lower "Head Height" setting.
<Cause 5> Depending on the type of paper, the thickness of printed lines may be noticeably inconsistent.
<Corrective Action>
Select "High-Precision Text and Fine Lines" in the printer driver.