IBM 4230 User Guide - Page 275
The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment AFTA setting
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Problem: Ribbon smudging forms 1: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting needs to be changed. Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device) in Chapter 1, "Setting Up the 4230 Printer." 2: The ribbon cartridge is defective. Solution: Replace the ribbon cartridge. See Chapter 4, "Replacing Your Ribbon." 3: The ribbon is twisted. Solution: Remove the ribbon, straighten it, and reinstall it (see Chapter 4, "Replacing Your Ribbon"). 4: The ribbon is over-inked. Solution: Replace the ribbon. See Chapter 4, "Replacing Your Ribbon." Problem: Printing is too light or partial characters print 1: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting needs to be changed. Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device) in Chapter 1, "Setting Up the 4230 Printer." 2: The ribbon guide is seated incorrectly. Solution: Press down on the ribbon guide. See Chapter 4, "Replacing Your Ribbon." 3: The print head is defective. Solution: Do the printer tests. If there is still a problem, call for service. Appendix B. Problems B-45