Zebra Technologies TLP 3844-Z manual Replacing the Print Head

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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.

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.

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NOTE: Turn the printer power off and unplug the power cord before replacing the print head.

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Contents Thermal Printers Users Guide980441-001 Rev. a Proprietary Statement Static Discharge BatteryShock Hazard Media and RibbonContents 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 MediaAdjusting the Guides Install the Ribbon Supply Roll Install the Take-Up CoreLoading Ribbon Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Auto Calibration Status Light Power SwitchOperator Controls Feed ButtonPrinting a Test Printout Interface Cable Requirements Hooking Up the Printer and ComputerSerial Interface Requirements USB Interface RequirementsParallel Interface Requirements Ethernet Interface RequirementsInternal ZebraNet PrintServer Iitm Communications Communicating with the PrinterUniversal Serial Bus USB Communications Parallel 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 Printer is on and in an idle state TroubleshootingResolutions Printer is not receiving powerEither the media or ribbon is out Printer has failed its power on self test PostThere is a shortage of memory Printer is receiving dataPrint head is under temperature Print head is over temperatureFlash memory is not programmed Printed image does not look right Print Quality ProblemsRibbon sensor settings did not print No print on the labelLabel 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 Appendix SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Printing SpecificationsRibbon 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