Zebra Technologies S-300 manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics, Troubleshooting Table

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4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

If the Zebra Stripe Printer operates in an abnormal fashion, consult the Troubleshooting Table below. The Printer Diagnostics following the Troubleshooting Table may also help you to determine the problem.

The troubleshooting of some problems may be beyond the abilities of the operator. In these cases, call a service technician to perform additional troubleshooting and repair procedures.

Note: A two-volume maintenance manual is available from Zebra Technologies Corporation

for use by the service technician. Volume 1: General Maintenance (part # 44868L), Vol-

ume 2: Circuit Descriptions and Electrical Schematics (part # 44869L), or you may order both volumes under part # 44452L.

Troubleshooting Table

Troubleshooting Table

 

Symptom

Diagnosis

Action

 

 

 

 

 

No lights ever turn ON.

No AC Power applied to the

Insure the AC Power Cable is

 

 

Printer.

connected to a working voltage

 

 

 

source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty AC Power Fuse.

Refer to Chapter 3 for fuse

 

 

 

replacement procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No voltage available from the

Call a service technician.

 

 

internal Power Supply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printer locks up when running

An improper configuration

Reload factory defaults. Then,

 

Power On Self Test.

was set.

set correct parameters. See

 

 

 

Chapter 1.

 

POWER light ON, other lights

ROM CRC Test has failed.

Call a service technician.

 

all OFF or all ON and the

 

 

 

printer locks up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calibrate light is OFF but all

Dynamic RAM failed.

Call a service technician.

 

other lights are ON.

 

 

 

Calibrate light and Position

FONT ROM Error.

Call a service technician.

 

light OFF but all other lights

 

 

 

ON.

 

 

 

Printer stops, PAUSE light and

Media incorrectly or not

Load media correctly. See

 

PAPER/RIBBON light both ON.

loaded.

Chapter 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Misadjusted Media Sensor.

Check Position and Sensitivity of

 

 

 

Media Sensor. See Chapter 1.

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Contents User’s Guide Proprietary Statement Warranty Information Zebra Software License Agreement Warranty InformationMedia Calibration Adjust the Print Darkness AC Power ON/OFF Switch Fro FEEDServicesKey and Pause Key RS-232 Cabling Requirements Reporting Damage UnpackingGetting Started Printer Power UpSite Requirements Storage and ReshippingVoltage Selection AC Power CableCommunications T t i n g S t a r t e d Tear- Off Mode Media LoadingMedia and Ribbon Loading MediaCutter Mode Media Loading Cutter Option Required External Rewind Mode Media LoadingFanfold Media Loading Fanfold Media Loading in Tear-Off Mode Peel-Off Mode Media LoadingPeel-Off Option Required Removing the Label Backing Material Peel Off Option Required Adjusting the Media Sensor Non-Continuous MediaContinuous Media Ribbon Loading Adjusting the Ribbon Supply SpindleRibbon Supply Spindle Normal Position Ribbon Supply Spindle Low-Tension PositionLoading the Ribbon Ribbon RemovalOption Switch Settings Configuration and CalibrationSwitch Baud Rate SwitchMedia Calibration Configuration ModeAdjust the Print Darkness Adjust the Media Rest PositionAdjust the Position of the Top of the Label Getting Started Tear-Off Mode Operating Your Zebra Stripe PrinterPrinter Operating Modes AC Power ON/OFF Switch OperationOperator Controls AC Power ON/OFF Switch Front Panel Keys Front Panel LightsSensor What it monitors How it works Printer Status SensorsBacking Rewind Spindle Full Sensor Position Sample ZPL II Label Formats Format 1 Simple Text and a BarcodeType this label format Format 2 Saving a Label Format As a Graphic Image Format 3 Using a Serialized Data FieldLine Type this label format You’ll get this printout Type this label format You’ll get this printoutCleaning the Exterior CleaningCleaning the Interior Preventive Maintenance KitCleaning the Printhead Routine Care and AdjustmentCutter Module and Catch Tray Location This procedure is on the next Cutter Module Disassembly This procedure is on Reassembled Cutter Module Lubrication AC Power Fuse ReplacementPrint Quality Adjustments Mechanical AdjustmentsToggle Pressure Adjustment Toggle Pressure AdjustmentRibbon Supply Spindle Adjustment Media Sensor Position AdjustmentBattery Replacement Troubleshooting Table Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsFlashing Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsTroubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Printer Diagnostics Power-On Self TestAdditional Printer Self Tests Pause Key Self Test Cancel Key Self TestPause Key Self Test Printout Feed Key Self TestExtended Printer Diagnostics Mode Key Self TestFeed Key and Pause Key Page Page Options*Factory-Installed StandardPrinterFonts DefaultPrinterFonts6Dots/mm Page Ard BitmapSmoothFontsPointSizeExamples Zebra Technical Support Bulletin Board Service How to Reach UsTechnical Support Zebra’s Corporate OfficesSupport Services Technical Support Service via TelephoneTechnical Support via Mail or Fax Zebra Technologies Corporation Service Form Extended Factory Service Agreement Product Service and Support ProgramsThird Party Support And Maintenance Select The Program That Fits Your BusinessZebra Factory Services User Self MaintenanceWang Customer Services Division International Service and Support Zebra Training Programs Course Name Printers Covered Operations and Maintenance CoursesLabeling Bar Codes at WorkSupport Services Printhead Position Adjustment Procedure Adjusting the PrintheadAppendix Print Quality AdjustmentHardware Control Signal Descriptions Signal LevelsPrinter Interface Technical Information RS-232 InterfaceRS-232 Cabling Requirements Interconnect To DTE DevicesInterconnect To DCE Devices Parallel Cabling Requirements Parallel InterfacePin No Parallel Connector Pinout Signal DescriptionsGlossary Glossary Index Index