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Characters are not printed properly.

Characters not printed properly — Print quality issue

Candy · Appliances

What does Characters are not printed properly. mean?

The printed characters are not appearing correctly, possibly faint or with missing parts. This could be due to the tape cartridge or a dirty printhead.

Common Causes

  • The tape cartridge is not set correctly.
  • The printhead is dirty.
  • The batteries have run out of power.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Ensure the tape cartridge is correctly installed.

  2. 2

    Clean the printhead using a cotton swab moistened with medical alcohol.

  3. 3

    Replace the batteries with new ones or use the AC adapter.

  4. 4

    Check print density settings.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

Cannot attach the label.Cannot attach the label — Poor adhesionCheck batteryCheck battery — Battery issue detectedCheck tape cartridgeCheck tape cartridge — Incompatible tape cartridge
Source: Candy Appliances
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