All work: The printing is faded and dirty.

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Q: Question All work: Printing defects and smudges occur A: Answer ■ Causes 1. The printing ribbon may be passing under the workpiece holding roller. 2. There may be wrinkles on the ribbon take-up side. 3. There may be foreign substances such as dust on the workpiece. 4. There may be issues with the workpiece itself. 5. The tube may be cold and hardened. 6. The dirt on the roller may be the cause. 7. It may be caused by wear on the roller. ■ Countermeasures 1. Check the ribbon path indicated on the main unit and set it correctly. 2. Replace with a new ribbon or remove the ribbon from the take-up side. 3. Wipe off any debris from the workpiece before use. 4. Change to a workpiece from a different lot. 5. Preheat the tube or adjust the "print density" in the correction switch to "dark." 6. Wipe the dirt off the roller with a cloth or cotton swab soaked in alcohol. 7. Contact your sales representative as an overhaul is necessary. If you cannot find an answer, please contact us.

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