Zebra Technologies TLP 3844-Z manual 980441-001 Rev. a

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Contents Users Guide Thermal Printers980441-001 Rev. a Proprietary Statement Media and Ribbon BatteryShock Hazard 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 Loading Ribbon Install the Ribbon Supply RollInstall the Take-Up Core Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Auto Calibration Feed Button Power SwitchOperator Controls Status LightPrinting a Test Printout Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable RequirementsEthernet Interface Requirements USB Interface RequirementsParallel Interface Requirements Serial Interface RequirementsParallel Communications Communicating with the PrinterUniversal Serial Bus USB Communications Internal ZebraNet PrintServer Iitm CommunicationsSC Command Defaulting the Serial ParametersAdjusting the Print Speed Adjusting the Print WidthAdjusting the Print Darkness Operation & Options Thermal PrintingReplacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Replacing SuppliesAdding a New Transfer Ribbon Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980441-001 Rev. a Maintenance CleaningMedia Path Considerations Cleaning Card ConsiderationsPrint Head Considerations Lubrication Platen ConsiderationsRemoval AssemblyReplacing the Platen Replacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer TLP Model RemovalAssembly 980441-001 Rev. a 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 outFlash memory is not programmed Print head is under temperaturePrint head is over temperature 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 Recalibration Troubleshooting TestsPrinting a Configuration Label Resetting the Factory Default Values Communications DiagnosticsPower Off Mode Communications Diagnostics Mode Feed Button Modes980441-001 Rev. a Printing Specifications SpecificationsPhysical 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