Zebra Technologies TLP 3844-Z Feed Button Modes, Power Off Mode Communications Diagnostics Mode

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Feed Button Modes

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Power Off Mode (Communications Diagnostics Mode)

With the printer power off, press and hold the feed button while you turn on the power. The printer prints out a listing of its current configuration. After printing the label, the printer will automatically enter a diagnostic mode in which the printer prints out a literal representation of all data subsequently received. To exit the diagnostic mode and resume printing, turn off and then turn on the printer.

Power On Modes

With the printer power on and top cover closed, press and hold the feed button for several seconds. The green status LED will flash a number of times in sequence. The explanation at the right (Action) shows what happens when you release the key after the specific number of flashes.

 

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A configuration label prints.

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* The media sensor calibrates and a media sensor profile prints (see “Manual

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Calibration” on page 40).

 

 

 

 

 

To reset the communication parameters. Press and release the feed button while

 

 

the LED rapidly flashes amber and green.

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For autobaud synchronization: Send a ZPL II format to the printer while the LED

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rapidly flashes amber and green. When the printer and host are synchronized, the

 

 

LED changes to solid green. NOTE: No labels will print during autobaud

 

 

synchronization.

 

 

 

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Resets the factory defaults, auto calibrates, and saves settings into memory.

 

 

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amber, a series of stacking rectangles print on the label. When the rectangle prints

 

to the outer edges of the label, press and release the feed button. The label width

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and current communication parameters will be saved into memory.

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The print darkness calibrates. A series of nine samples print, starting with the

 

 

***lightest and ending with the darkest image. When the desired print darkness is

****achieved, press and release the feed button. The print darkness will be saved into

*****memory.

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If the feed button remains pressed after a 7-flash sequence, the printer will ignore the button when it is released.

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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
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