Paper is Not Cut Cleanly Cannot Read Barcode 172 Symptoms / Problem Condition Verification Method / Countermeasures Paper is Not Cut Cleanly Is the autocutter dirty? If the fixed blade of the autocutter is dirty, clean the blade. For details, see "Cleaning the Autocutter" on page 158. Symptoms / Problem Condition Verification Method / Countermeasures Barcode cannot be read Is the barcode reader properly connected? Verify that the barcode reader is properly connected to a USB connector on the rear of the product. For details, see "Connecting the Cable" on page 37. If the print data contains the graphic data of a barcode, is the barcode reduced?
If the barcode is reduced, lines may be faint and spaces may be crushed, and as a result, it may not be read correctly. Is the barcode difficult to read? Print the barcode in cyan only. For details, see "Printing the barcode in cyan only" on page 79.