Zebra Technologies TLP 3844-Z manual Adjusting the Print Width, Adjusting the Print Darkness

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Adjusting the Print Width

Print width must be calibrated when:

■You are using the printer for the first time.

■There is a change in the width of the media.

Print width may be set by way of the five-flash sequence in “Feed Button Modes” (see page 43) or refer to the Print Width (^PW) command (consult your ZPL II Programming Guide).

Adjusting the Print Darkness

The relative darkness setting is controlled by either the six-flash sequence in “Feed Button Modes” (see page 43) or the Set Darkness (~SD) ZPL II command (follow the instructions in the ZPL II Programming Guide).

Adjusting the Print Speed

Print quality is influenced by print speed and the media you are using. Only by experimenting will you find the optimal mix for your application.

If you find that the print speed needs to be adjusted, refer to the Print Rate (^PR) command in the ZPL II Programming Guide.

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Contents Users Guide Thermal Printers980441-001 Rev. a Proprietary Statement Battery Shock HazardMedia and Ribbon Static DischargeContents Operation & Options Universal Serial Bus USB Connector 980441-001 Rev. a Introduction HelloWhat’s in the Box? Inspecting the Printer Opening the printerInspecting the Printer Closing the printer Related Documentation Reporting DamageGetting Started Modes of PrintingAttaching Power Supply Loading Roll Media Placing the Roll in the Media CompartmentAdjusting the Guides Install the Take-Up Core Install the Ribbon Supply RollLoading Ribbon Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Auto Calibration Power Switch Operator ControlsFeed Button Status LightPrinting a Test Printout Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable Requirements USB Interface Requirements Parallel Interface Requirements Ethernet Interface Requirements Serial Interface RequirementsCommunicating with the Printer Universal Serial Bus USB CommunicationsParallel Communications Internal ZebraNet PrintServer Iitm CommunicationsSC Command Defaulting the Serial ParametersAdjusting the Print Darkness Adjusting the Print WidthAdjusting the Print Speed Operation & Options Thermal PrintingAdding a New Transfer Ribbon Replacing SuppliesReplacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980441-001 Rev. a Maintenance CleaningPrint Head Considerations Cleaning Card ConsiderationsMedia Path Considerations Lubrication Platen ConsiderationsReplacing the Platen AssemblyRemoval Replacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer TLP Model RemovalAssembly 980441-001 Rev. a Troubleshooting ResolutionsPrinter is not receiving power Printer is on and in an idle statePrinter has failed its power on self test Post There is a shortage of memoryPrinter is receiving data Either the media or ribbon is outPrint head is over temperature Print head is under temperatureFlash memory is not programmed Print Quality Problems Ribbon sensor settings did not printNo print on the label Printed image does not look rightLabel format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Printing a Configuration Label Troubleshooting TestsRecalibration Resetting the Factory Default Values Communications DiagnosticsPower Off Mode Communications Diagnostics Mode Feed Button Modes980441-001 Rev. a Specifications Physical SpecificationsPrinting Specifications AppendixMedia Specifications Ribbon Specifications for TLP modelFont/Code Specifications Zebra Programming Language ZPLAgency Approvals OptionsUniversal Serial Bus USB Connector InterfacesParallel Interface Pin No DescriptionLooking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular Connector ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet NetworksSerial RS-232 Connector Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device 980441-001 Rev. a Index Cable calibrationQuality problems Voltage Page