IBM 6 Operation Guide - Page 81

Typewriter Problems Typewriter Dead (No Lights Come On) 1. Make sure the typewriter cord is plugged into the back of the typewriter. 2_ Turn the typewriter off, waft 30 seconds, then turn the typewriter on again. 3. Make sure the typewriter is plugged into a wall outlet. 4. Make sure the extension cord, if you are using one, is plugged into the typewriter cord. 5. Look to see if any other equipment plugged into the same wall outlet operates. 8. Make sure the wall outlet does not turn off with the room lights. Typewriter Operates Hot 1. Make sure nothing is blocking the top, rear, or bottom typewriter vents. 2. Make sure the typewriter is at least 75 mm (3 In) from the wall on all sides. 3. Make sure the typewriter is not near a heater. Typewriter Too Noisy 1. Make sure the cover and soundhood, if you have a soundhood, are closed tightly. 2. Move any objects touching the typewriter cover. 3. Look for objects in the typewriter. 4. Remove any material placed under the typewriter. 5. Check the typing table or desk. (Metal tables can make the type- writer sound noisy.) Print Quality Problems Characters Do Not Print 1. Turn the typewriter off, wait 30 seconds, then turn the typewriter on again. • Try typing again. 2. Make sure the ribbOn is installed correctly. 3. Make sure the printwheel is installed correctly. * Look at the printwheel for broken parts. 4. Make sure the platen is latched down at both ends, ▪ • Pull the paper release lever ail the way toward you. Push down firmly on each end of the platen. Then push the paper release lever ail the way back. Characters Print Too Lightly 1. Make sure the ribbon is installed correctly. 2. Look for folds in the ribbon. 3. Change the impression control. (Press Code + Cf.) 4. Look for folds in the paper. 5. Try a new ribbon. 6. Try plain bond paper. 7. Try a new printwheel, $4 Operator's Guide Problem Determination 14