Various issues may arise during the use of reinforced all resin carbon ribbons, which may stem from various factors such as the quality of the ribbon itself, printer settings, usage environment, and operating methods. Here are some common problems and their possible causes and solutions:
1、 Printing quality issues
Printing is unclear, blurry, and has rough edges
Possible reasons:
The temperature of the printer head is too high or too low.
Improper adjustment of printing concentration.
The print head is damaged or the data cable is damaged.
Quality issues with carbon ribbon.
The surface of the printed substrate is contaminated (such as fingerprints, oil stains, etc.).
terms of settlement:
Adjust the temperature of the printer head to a suitable range.
Adjust the printing density according to printing requirements.
Check and replace damaged print heads or data cables.
Replace the carbon ribbon with a stable quality.
Clean the surface of the printed substrate to ensure no contamination.
Printing appears with light thin lines
Possible reasons:
There is dust or dirt on the print head.
The print head is damaged.
terms of settlement:
Use specialized cleaning tools to clean the print head.
Replace the damaged print head.
Large areas of blank space appear during printing
Possible reasons:
The print head is severely damaged.
The print head data cable is damaged.
terms of settlement:
Contact the printer service provider to confirm the damaged area and repair or replace the print head.
2、 The problem with the carbon ribbon itself
Carbon ribbon with needle holes (bubbles)
Possible reasons:
The ink was not evenly applied.
terms of settlement:
Replace the carbon ribbon with a qualified one.
Carbon ribbon wrinkling
Possible reasons:
The carbon ribbon is not properly wrapped around the machine.
The temperature setting is incorrect.
The pressure and balance settings of the print head are incorrect.
The paper feed rate is not set correctly for the medium.
terms of settlement:
Reinstall the carbon ribbon correctly.
Adjust the printing temperature.
Reset the pressure required for printing.
Reset the correct paper feed of the medium.
Adhesion between carbon ribbon and printing medium
Possible reasons:
The temperature of the printer head is too high.
The print head pressure is too high.
The printed medium is not resistant to high temperatures.
terms of settlement:
Lower the temperature of the printer head.
Reduce the pressure on the print head.
Replace the high-temperature resistant printing medium.
3、 Other issues
Carbon ribbon fracture
Possible reasons:
The carbon ribbon has poor quality and insufficient strength.
The paper feeding mechanism of the printer malfunctioned, causing excessive force on the carbon ribbon.
terms of settlement:
Replace the carbon ribbon with a qualified one.
Check and repair the paper feeding mechanism of the printer.
Carbon ribbon installation issue
Possible reasons:
The installation of the carbon ribbon is incorrect, resulting in the inability to supply ink properly during printing.
terms of settlement:
Install the ribbon correctly according to the printer manual.
In summary, enhancing all resin carbon ribbons may encounter various problems during use, but most of these problems can be avoided or solved through proper operation and maintenance. When using carbon ribbon, it is recommended to carefully read the instructions of the printer and carbon ribbon to ensure correct installation and use. At the same time, regular cleaning and maintenance of the printer can effectively extend its lifespan and ensure print quality.