Zebra Technologies TLP 3844-Z manual Auto Calibration

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Auto Calibration

NOTE: If you are using pre-printed labels, pre-printed label backing, or continuous media, see “Manual Calibration” on page 40.

An auto calibration is performed when the printer is turned on (if media is loaded) or after a media error is cleared. When it is auto calibrating, the printer sets the sensor levels for, and determines the length of, the label you are using.

If the status light flashes red, refer to “Manual Calibration” on page 40.

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Contents Thermal Printers Users Guide980441-001 Rev. a Proprietary Statement Shock Hazard BatteryMedia and Ribbon Static DischargeContents Operation & Options Universal Serial Bus USB Connector 980441-001 Rev. a Hello IntroductionWhat’s in the Box? Opening the printer Inspecting the PrinterInspecting the Printer Closing the printer Reporting Damage Related DocumentationModes of Printing Getting StartedAttaching Power Supply Placing the Roll in the Media Compartment Loading Roll Media Adjusting the Guides Install the Ribbon Supply Roll Install the Take-Up CoreLoading Ribbon Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Auto Calibration Operator Controls Power SwitchFeed Button Status LightPrinting a Test Printout Interface Cable Requirements Hooking Up the Printer and ComputerParallel Interface Requirements USB Interface RequirementsEthernet Interface Requirements Serial Interface RequirementsUniversal Serial Bus USB Communications Communicating with the PrinterParallel Communications Internal ZebraNet PrintServer Iitm CommunicationsDefaulting the Serial Parameters SC CommandAdjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print DarknessAdjusting the Print Speed Thermal Printing Operation & OptionsReplacing Supplies Adding a New Transfer RibbonReplacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980441-001 Rev. a Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning Card Considerations Print Head ConsiderationsMedia Path Considerations Platen Considerations LubricationAssembly Replacing the PlatenRemoval Replacing the Print Head Removal Thermal-Transfer TLP ModelAssembly 980441-001 Rev. a 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 outPrint head is under temperature Print head is over temperatureFlash memory is not programmed 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 Troubleshooting Tests Printing a Configuration LabelRecalibration Communications Diagnostics Resetting the Factory Default ValuesFeed Button Modes Power Off Mode Communications Diagnostics Mode980441-001 Rev. a Physical Specifications SpecificationsPrinting Specifications AppendixRibbon Specifications for TLP model Media SpecificationsZebra Programming Language ZPL Font/Code SpecificationsOptions Agency ApprovalsInterfaces Universal Serial Bus USB ConnectorPin No Description Parallel InterfaceZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet Networks Looking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular ConnectorSerial RS-232 Connector Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device 980441-001 Rev. a Cable calibration IndexQuality problems Voltage Page