Zebra Technologies 2824-Z manual Thermal-Transfer LP Model

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Maintenance

Replacing the Print Head

Thermal-Transfer LP Model

Before following the steps in this procedure, open the printer by pulling the release latches forward then lifting the top cover.

Removal

1.Grasp the print head spring and pull it to the left; then, slide it free of the carriage.

2.Use the spring to pry the print head clip off the right side of the carriage.

3.Pull the print head and bracket forward.

4.Use a #2 Phillips driver to remove the screw that holds the ground wire.

5.Unplug both bundles of print head wires from their connectors.

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LP 2824-Z User Guide

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Contents User Guide Customer Order # 980531-001 a Proprietary Statement Product ImprovementsFCC Compliance Statement Canadian DOC Compliance Statement Liability DisclaimerLimitation of Liability Preface ContactsEnvironmental Management Document ConventionsSupport Related Documents Preface Contents Operations & Options Introduction HelloWhat’s in the Box? Inspecting the Printer Opening the printerAfter opening the printer, check the media compartment Closing the printer Reporting DamageIntroduction Getting Started Modes of PrintingAttaching Power Supply Adjusting the Roll Holders Loading Roll MediaPlacing the Roll in the Media Compartment Adjusting the Guides Feed Button Power SwitchOperator Controls Status LightPrinting a Test Label Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable RequirementsCommunicating with the Printer Ethernet Interface RequirementsAdjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print QualityOperations & Options Thermal Printing Replacing Supplies Printing in Peel-Mode XA MMP XZ XA JUS XZOperations & Options Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option Operations & Options Maintenance CleaningPrint Head Considerations Media Path Considerations Sensors Lubrication Platen ConsiderationsReplacing the Platen RemovalReplacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer LP Model Replacing the LP Print Head Maintenance Printer is not receiving power TroubleshootingResolutions Printer is on and in an idle statePrinter is receiving data Printer has failed its power on self test PostThere is a shortage of memory Either the media or ribbon is outPrint head is under temperature Print head is over temperatureFlash memory is not programmed No print on the label Print Quality ProblemsRibbon sensor settings did not print Printed image does not look rightLabel format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Troubleshooting Tests Printing a Configuration LabelRecalibration Resetting the Factory Default Values Communications DiagnosticsPower Off Mode Communications Diagnostics Mode Feed Button ModesBattery Universal Serial Bus USB Connector InterfacesParallel Interface 33-34ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet Networks Rx+Serial RS-232 Connector Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device Interfaces Page Customer Order # 980531-001A 2004 ZIH Corp