Zebra Technologies TLP 2824 manual Printer Operation

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Printer Operation

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Solution or Reason

 

 

 

 

1.

Check interface cable connections from computer to

 

 

printer.

 

2.

Make sure top cover is locked closed.

Media does not

3.

Check that labels are correct.

4.

Verify media has print surface up for printing.

advance.

5.

Check that transfer ribbon is correctly routed and has the

 

 

 

ink side out for thermal transfer printing.

 

6.

Printer has a syntax or command error. Check program

 

 

and resend print job.

 

 

 

 

1.

Verify that the labels are the correct type (thermal transfer

 

 

or direct thermal).

Media moves but

2.

Check that the roll is loaded with the thermal side facing

nothing is printed.

 

up.

 

3.

Clean the print head with cleaning pen.

 

4.

Ensure top cover is locked closed.

 

 

 

 

1.

Clean the print head with cleaning pen.

Printing is faded or

2.

Adjust print speed/darkness in software.

poor.

3.

Check the media and verify that print surface is facing up.

 

4.

Check that correct thermal media is in use.

 

 

 

 

1.

Perform media length sensing.

Prints only partial

2.

Label caught on print head.

3.

Top cover is not properly latched.

label or skips a label.

4.

Possible software problem. Check the printer memory

 

 

 

configuration. Refer to the programming manual.

 

 

 

 

1.

Perform media length sensing.

 

2.

Possible problem with label stock. Use only approved

Printing stops and

 

labels and tags.

3.

Possible label jam.

indicator lights Amber

4.

Insufficient memory for label size. Check the printer

or Red.

 

 

memory configuration.

 

5.

Possible software problem. Refer to the programming

 

 

manual.

 

 

 

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Contents Zebra TLP 2824 TM 980485-001A Proprietary Statement Shock Hazard Contents Operation & Options 980485-001A Vii 980485-001A 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 Adjusting the Roll Holders Loading Roll MediaPlacing the Roll in the Media Compartment Adjusting the Guides Loading Ribbon Install the Ribbon Supply RollInstall the Take-Up Core Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Power Switch Operator ControlsFeed Button Status LightMedia Length Sensing Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable RequirementsUSB Interface Requirements Parallel Interface RequirementsEthernet Interface Requirements Serial Interface RequirementsCommunicating with the Printer Universal Serial Bus USB CommunicationsParallel Communications Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II Ethernet CommunicationsCommand Serial CommunicationsAdjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print QualityOperation & 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 980485-001A Maintenance CleaningMedia Path Considerations Cleaning Card ConsiderationsPrint Head Considerations Lubrication Platen ConsiderationsRemoval AssemblyReplacing the Platen Replacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer TLP Model RemovalAssembly 980485-001A Troubleshooting What the Status Light is Telling YouPrinter Operation Media Handling Printed image does not look right Print Quality ProblemsNo print on the label Label format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Resetting the Factory Default Values Communications DiagnosticsFeed Button Modes Printer Condition Feed Button ActionInterfaces Universal Serial Bus USB ConnectorAppendix Parallel Interface HostLooking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular Connector Internal Ethernet PrintServerSerial RS-232 Connector Serial RJ-11 Alternative Connector Printer980485-001A Page Page