Hot Stamping Printers FAQ

Including Custom-Made ModelBe sure to turn off the power, disconnect the "power cord," and make sure that all parts ofthe equipment are completely cool before proceeding. Replace parts as necessary.

Problem
Power does not

Situation

Possible Causes/Solutions

Power supply failure

Check to see if power code is properly

turn on.

Low heater

plugged into power outlet.
Fuse disconnection

Refer to the instruction manual.

Disconnection of power cord

Check conduction with a tester.

Failure to energize

Check for incomplete "heater terminal"

temperatureconnections.
Disconnection of heater

Check the "heater terminal" with a tester forconduction.
Heater replacement is required in case of wire
breakage.

Failure of type temperature

If the heater does not warm up even thoughcontroller

the temperature controller's energizing lamp

*If the heater is notis on, the temperature controller needs to bedisconnected

replaced.

Failure of type temperature

If the reading of the temperature controller

sensordoes not rise, the temperature sensor needs
to be replaced

High heater

Failure of type temperature

If the heater temperature continues to risetemperaturecontroller

while the temperature controller's energizing
lamp is off, the temperature controller needs
to be replaced.

Temperature sensor failure

If the reading of the temperature controller
does not approach the setpoint, thetemperature sensor needs to be replaced.

Inadequate color

Tension at color tape

When tension is too high, tape transportation

tape transport /attachment point

may fail. When it is too loose, meandering

meandering

may happen.
Refer to the instruction manual for details.
Insufficient/Excessive color

Check the tension of the tape set section,

tape transport

readjust, and then adjust the tape feed rate.
Refer to the instruction manual for details.

Tape transport roller is wornout
1

Replace the roller.

ProblemSituation/Possible Causes

How to deal with it

Poor marking

Printed characters are too(1) Type setting temperature is too high.

Quality

dark/crushed(2) Too much marking pressure.
(3) Marking time is too long.
(4) Inappropriate color tape model for thematerial material.
(5) Deformation or contamination of type →Needs cleaning or replacement

Printed characters are(1) Type setting temperature is too low.

thin/missing/blurry(2) Marking pressure is too low.
(3) Marking time is too short.
(4) Inappropriate color tape model for thematerial material.
(5) Insufficient color tape forwarding→ Readjust the feed rate.
(6) Dirt on the material(7) Deformed (chipped) type → Needs
replacement(8) In case of printers equipped with type mask
(MFC type, etc.), inadequate installation oftype mask
Refer to the instruction manual for details.

Density of printed characters(1) Failure of height adjustment of the receiving

differs at the beginning andjig (cutting table/jagged table (MFC Models).

the end→ Readjust the "height adjustment screw".
(2) Defects in material surface shape → Useappropriate material.

Printed characters are skewed

Problem in installation of receiving jig andcanner base (other than MFC type)→Reset the adjustment knob of the cannerbase

Material cutting

Inadequate adjustment of

If the cut is too deep, make it shallower;

error

cutter depth

conversely, if the cut is too shallow, adjust it(B200M-FC)

deeper.
Refer to the instruction manual for details.
Worn cutter blades or broken

Replace the cutter blade.

bladesRefer to the instruction manual for details.

2ProblemSituation/Possible Causes

Material cannot● When the material is a tube

beCheck tube specifications

Outline φ3.0〜7.0 mm_t0.4〜0.5 mm

forwarded/feed

Tubes are stiff in low

Warm the tube before use.

rate is unstabletemperature.

(B200M-FC)

Tubes are crushed, twisted, orHow to deal with it

Remove the deformed part before use.

otherwise deformed.
● When the material is a label
Check label specifications.

Use genuine long-type labels (width up to10mm).

Check the condition of theRefer to the instruction manual.

"feed unit" section guide.
Check labels for folds andstains.

3

Remove deformed and dirty parts before use.