SC-B9580 User's Guide Problem Solver Vertical ruled lines are misaligned. The print is not positioned properly on the paper. Media Media Jams. 106 o Are media settings correct? Confirm that the media settings in the software RIP or on the printer match the media actually in use. o Is the media wide enough for the print data? Although printing normally stops if the print image is wider than the media, data will be printed beyond the edges of the media if Off is selected for Width Detection in the settings menu. Choose On for Width Detection in the settings menu. U “General Settings Menu” on page 83 o Have you compared the printing result with the image on the display monitor?
Since monitors and printers produce colors differently, printed colors will not always match on-screen colors perfectly. o Was a printer cover opened during printing? Opening the printer cover or maintenance cover during printing causes the print head to stop abruptly, resulting in uneven colors. Do not open the covers while printing is in progress. o Is the media wavy? Certain types of media may develop waves under some conditions (humidity and temperature) while installed in the printer. If a wave has developed, press the button in the control panel to feed the media and avoid the affected area. We recommend that you lower the temperature and humidity to prevent waves developing.
o Is the print head misaligned? If the print head is misaligned, ruled lines may be misaligned accordingly. When vertical ruled lines are misaligned, select Print Head Alignment to adjust print head misalignment that occurs during printing. U “Precautions when Making Print Adjustments” on page 47 o Is the media loaded correctly and are the margins correct? If the media is not loaded correctly, the results may be off center or part of the data may not be printed. You should also check whether the correct options are selected for side margins and Print Start Position in the settings menu. U “Loading Media” on page 38 U “General Settings Menu” on page 83 o Is the media skewed?
If the media is not loaded correctly, the media may skew and the print position may be displaced. Be careful of the following, and load the media correctly. ❏ When pulling out the media, hold the center of the media in one hand, and pull it straight out. ❏ When you attach the end of the media to the roll core, pull the center section of the media straight down as you affix it. U “Loading Media” on page 38 U “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 40 o Is media curled, folded, curved, creased, or wavy? Cut and remove the curled, folded, curved, creased, or wavy part. U “Cutting media” on page 43 o Is media loaded just before printing?
The pressure rollers may crease media left in the printer, or the media may also become wavy or curled.