
Chapter 6 Appendix
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6-1 What to Do If
The machine doesn't run even when printing data is sent.
Is the power switched on?
Make sure the Power/Movement button light is on. If it is
dark, press the Power/Movement button to switch on the
power.
Is the power cord connected correctly?
If it is not connected correctly, refer to the page indicated
below and connect it properly.
☞ P. 20, "Connecting the Cables"
Is the cable used for the connection to the computer
connected correctly?
If it is not connected correctly, refer to the page indicated
below and connect it properly.
☞ P. 20, "Connecting the Cables"
Striking is performed, but nothing is printed.
Is the material loaded at the correct location?
If striking is being performed at a location other than where
the material is loaded, then reload the material.
☞ P. 31, "Loading Material Using the Adhesive Sheet," p.34, "Loading Material
Using the Center Vise"
Is the material to be printed in line with the param-
eters for printable material?
Prepare and use printable material.
☞ P. 28, "Preparing Material to Print"
If you’re not using a head cap, has the height of the
head unit been adjusted to match the thickness of
the material?
When you’re not using a head cap, make sure the head unit
has been secured in place at an appropriate height for the
thickness of the material. Printing cannot be performed
unless the head unit is at the appropriate height. Adjust the
height of the head unit, then fasten it in place securely us-
ing the knob.
☞ P. 31, "Loading Material Using the Adhesive Sheet," p.34, "Loading Material
Using the Center Vise"
Is the marking pin bent or broken?
When nothing is printed, and changing the location where
the material is loaded, the parameters for the material, or
the height of the head unit does not correct the problem,
then the marking pin may be bent or broken. Try changing
to an unused marking pin and carry out test printing. If you
can print with the new marking pin, it means the marking
pin you had been using is bent or broken. Continue using
the new marking pin.
☞ P. 73, "Changing the Pin Used for Marking"
The image is unattractive.
Are the settings for the material in the driver's set-
ting window correct?
Choose the composition of the loaded material.
Even if the composition of the material is the same, the
hardness of the printed surface may vary greatly depending
on the casting method, the composition of impurities, the
presence of plating, and so on. In such cases, perform fine
adjustment of the striking force to match the material.
☞ P. 78, "Adjusting the Striking Force to Match the Material"
Is the image printed clearly?
If the image is not printed clearly, adjust the brightness of
the image. Perform printing while increasing the brightness
of [Gamma] or [Brightness] in the driver's setting window a
little at a time.
At this time, leave the material loaded and perform
overstriking at the same location. Continue changing set-
tings and performing printing until you obtain the darkness
you want.
☞ P. 64 "Driver Settings", driver Online Help "[Correction] tab"
Are grayscale tones printed clearly?
When grayscale tones are indistinct, go to the setting win-
dow for the driver (“Advanced” at the [Image Correction]
tab) and adjust the force of striking. Perform printing while
leaving the value for [Impact--MAX] unchanged and increas-
ing the value for [Impact--MIN] a little at a time.
At this time, leave the material loaded and perform
overstriking at the same location. Continue changing the
settings in the driver's setting window and performing print-
ing until you obtain the darkness you want.
☞ P. 78 "Registering a Composition and Adjusting the Striking Force"
More Information about Overstriking
The various setting values determined with overstriking are
effective only when performing overstriking under identi-
cal conditions. The same results are not necessarily obtained
when printing is performed with a new piece of material
with only the conditions made the same, without perform-
ing overstriking.
Is the marking pin worn?
Attractive printing may be impossible if the marking pin
becomes worn.
Adjust the pin or change it to a new one.
☞ P. 70, "Maintenance of the Head and the Marking Pins"
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