Zebra Technologies 2824-Z manual Replacing the Print Head

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Maintenance

Replacing the Print Head

Replacing the Print Head

In the event you need to replace the print head, read the procedure and review the removal and installation steps before actually replacing the print head.

Caution • Prepare your work area by protecting against static discharge. Your work area must be static-safe and include a properly grounded conductive cushioned mat to hold the printer and a conductive wrist strap for yourself.

Caution • Turn the printer power off and unplug the power cord before replacing the print head.

Tools • You will need to use a #1 Phillips driver during this procedure.

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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