Zebra Technologies 2824-Z manual Getting Started, Modes of Printing

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Getting Started

This section describes how to set up your printer for the first time and use the most common operating procedures for loading media in tear-off mode and loading ribbon.

Modes of Printing

You can operate this printer in different modes:

•Standard tear-off mode allows you to tear off each label (or a strip of labels) after it is printed.

•In optional peel-off mode, the backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed. After this label is removed, the next one is printed.

•In optional liner-free mode, labels have no backing. This option is only available with a special platen.

•In optional cutter mode, an attached unit cuts through the media.

The printer typically uses roll media, but you can use fan-fold or other continuous media as well.

For procedures to use optional modes and features, refer to the Operation and Options section.

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Contents User Guide Customer Order # 980531-001 a FCC Compliance Statement Proprietary StatementProduct Improvements Limitation of Liability Canadian DOC Compliance StatementLiability Disclaimer Contacts PrefaceSupport Environmental ManagementDocument Conventions Related Documents Preface Contents Operations & Options Hello IntroductionWhat’s in the Box? Opening the printer Inspecting the PrinterAfter opening the printer, check the media compartment Reporting Damage Closing the printerIntroduction Modes of Printing Getting StartedAttaching Power Supply Loading Roll Media Adjusting the Roll HoldersPlacing the Roll in the Media Compartment Adjusting the Guides Operator Controls Power SwitchFeed Button Status LightPrinting a Test Label Interface Cable Requirements Hooking Up the Printer and ComputerEthernet Interface Requirements Communicating with the PrinterAdjusting the Print Quality Adjusting the Print WidthOperations & Options Thermal Printing Replacing Supplies XA MMP XZ XA JUS XZ Printing in Peel-ModeOperations & Options Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option Operations & Options Cleaning MaintenancePrint Head Considerations Media Path Considerations Sensors Platen Considerations LubricationRemoval Replacing the PlatenReplacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer LP Model Replacing the LP Print Head Maintenance Resolutions TroubleshootingPrinter is not receiving power Printer is on and in an idle stateThere is a shortage of memory Printer has failed its power on self test PostPrinter is receiving data Either the media or ribbon is outFlash memory is not programmed Print head is under temperaturePrint head is over temperature Ribbon sensor settings did not print Print Quality ProblemsNo print on the label Printed image does not look rightLabel format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Recalibration Troubleshooting TestsPrinting a Configuration Label Communications Diagnostics Resetting the Factory Default ValuesFeed Button Modes Power Off Mode Communications Diagnostics ModeBattery Interfaces Universal Serial Bus USB Connector33-34 Parallel InterfaceRx+ ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet NetworksSerial RS-232 Connector Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device Interfaces Page Customer Order # 980531-001A 2004 ZIH Corp