Zebra Technologies S-300 manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Diagnosis

Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Truncated print, no print, or

Media or ribbon improperly

See Media and Ribbon Loading

 

 

FEED Key operates incorrectly

loaded.

Instructions in Chapter 1.

 

 

while using non-continuous

 

 

 

 

Incorrect Media Sensor

See Media Sensor Position

 

 

media.

 

 

 

Position or Sensitivity.

Adjustment in Chapter 1.

 

 

In Peel-Off Mode, skewed or

Glue material from Back of

Refer to Chapter 3 and perform

 

 

stuck labels.

Labels causing media

maintenance and cleaning of the

 

 

 

movement problems.

printer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Media and Backing not

Refer to Chapters 1 and 3 and

 

 

 

properly aligned in printer.

reload media and adjust the

 

 

 

 

Power Roller if needed.

 

 

In Cutter Mode, skewed,

Cutter is dirty.

Follow Cutter Cleaning

 

 

stuck, or improperly cut labels.

 

Procedure in Chapter 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wrinkled ribbon.

Ribbon fed through machine

See Ribbon Loading in Chapter 1.

 

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incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect Darkness setting.

Set to the lowest value needed for

 

 

 

 

good print quality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect printhead position or

See Print Quality Adjustments

 

 

 

pressure.

and Toggle Pressure Adjustment

 

 

 

 

in Chapter 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect Dual-Tension Spindle

Pull Spindle End-Cap out when

 

 

 

setting.

using wide media to obtain

 

 

 

 

normal (higher) tension. See

 

 

 

 

Adjusting the Ribbon Supply

 

 

 

 

Spindle in Chapter 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Media not feeding properly; it is

Make sure the media is snug by

 

 

 

walking from side to side.

adjusting the media guides.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing Symptoms.

Call a service technician.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Misregistration and misprint

Media was pulled when motor

Open and close the printhead,

 

 

of 1 to 3 labels.

was not moving.

so it calibrates to find the label

 

 

 

 

length.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect Media Sensor

See Media Sensor Position

 

 

 

Position.

Adjustment in Chapter 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Media or ribbon improperly

See Media and Ribbon Loading

 

 

 

loaded.

procedures in Chapter 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in parameter settings

Parameters are set or saved

See Chapter 1. Reload the Factory

 

 

did not take effect.

incorrectly.

Defaults, calibrate the printer, then

 

 

 

 

cycle the Power ON/OFF Switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If problem continues, there

Call a service technician.

 

 

 

may be a problem on the Main

 

 

 

 

Logic Board.

 

 

 

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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 UnpackingStorage and Reshipping Printer Power UpGetting Started Site RequirementsVoltage Selection AC Power CableCommunications Loading Media Tear- Off Mode Media LoadingT t i n g S t a r t e d Media and RibbonFanfold Media Loading Cutter Mode Media Loading Cutter Option RequiredExternal Rewind Mode 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 Continuous Media Adjusting the Media SensorNon-Continuous Media Ribbon Supply Spindle Low-Tension Position Adjusting the Ribbon Supply SpindleRibbon Loading Ribbon Supply Spindle Normal PositionLoading the Ribbon Ribbon RemovalSwitch Configuration and CalibrationOption Switch Settings Switch Baud RateMedia Calibration Configuration ModeAdjust the Position of the Top of the Label Adjust the Print DarknessAdjust the Media Rest Position Getting Started Printer Operating Modes Tear-Off ModeOperating Your Zebra Stripe Printer Operator Controls AC Power ON/OFF SwitchOperation 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 Type this label format Sample ZPL II Label FormatsFormat 1 Simple Text and a Barcode Type this label format You’ll get this printout Format 3 Using a Serialized Data FieldFormat 2 Saving a Label Format As a Graphic Image Line Type this label format You’ll get this printoutPreventive Maintenance Kit CleaningCleaning the Exterior Cleaning the InteriorCleaning 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 Additional Printer Self Tests Printer DiagnosticsPower-On Self Test Pause Key Self Test Cancel Key Self TestPause Key Self Test Printout Feed Key Self TestFeed Key and Pause Key Extended Printer DiagnosticsMode Key Self Test Page Page Options*Factory-Installed StandardPrinterFonts DefaultPrinterFonts6Dots/mm Page Ard BitmapSmoothFontsPointSizeExamples Zebra’s Corporate Offices How to Reach UsZebra Technical Support Bulletin Board Service Technical SupportTechnical Support via Mail or Fax Support ServicesTechnical Support Service via Telephone Zebra Technologies Corporation Service Form Select The Program That Fits Your Business Product Service and Support ProgramsExtended Factory Service Agreement Third Party Support And MaintenanceWang Customer Services Division Zebra Factory ServicesUser Self Maintenance 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 AdjustmentRS-232 Interface Signal LevelsHardware Control Signal Descriptions Printer Interface Technical InformationInterconnect To DCE Devices RS-232 Cabling RequirementsInterconnect To DTE Devices Parallel Cabling Requirements Parallel InterfacePin No Parallel Connector Pinout Signal DescriptionsGlossary Glossary Index Index