Zebra Technologies H 2824-Z user manual Getting Started, Modes of Printing

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Getting Started

This section describes how to set up your printer for the first time and use the most common operating procedures for loading media in tear-off mode and loading ribbon.

Modes of Printing

You can operate this printer in different modes:

•Standard tear-off mode allows you to tear off each label (or a strip of labels) after it is printed.

•In optional peel-off mode, the backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed. After this label is removed, the next one is printed.

•In optional liner-free mode, labels have no backing. This option is only available with a special platen.

•In optional cutter mode, an attached unit cuts through the media.

The printer typically uses roll media, but you can use fan-fold or other continuous media as well.

For procedures to use optional modes and features, refer to the Operation and Options section.

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Contents 2824-Z User Guide Customer Order # 980531-001 a Proprietary Statement Product ImprovementsFCC Compliance Statement Canadian DOC Compliance Statement Liability DisclaimerLimitation of Liability Preface ContactsEnvironmental Management Document ConventionsSupport Related Documents Preface Contents Operations & Options Introduction HelloWhat’s in the Box? Inspecting the Printer Opening the printerAfter opening the printer, check the media compartment Closing the printer Reporting DamageIntroduction Getting Started Modes of PrintingAttaching Power Supply Adjusting the Roll Holders Loading Roll MediaPlacing the Roll in the Media Compartment Adjusting the Guides Feed Button Power SwitchOperator Controls Status LightPrinting a Test Label Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable RequirementsCommunicating with the Printer Ethernet Interface RequirementsAdjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print QualityOperations & Options Thermal Printing Replacing Supplies Printing in Peel-Mode XA MMP XZ XA JUS XZOperations & Options Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option Operations & Options Maintenance CleaningPrint Head Considerations Media Path Considerations Sensors Lubrication Platen ConsiderationsReplacing the Platen RemovalReplacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer LP Model Replacing the LP Print Head Maintenance 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 outPrint head is under temperature Print head is over temperatureFlash memory is not programmed 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 Troubleshooting Tests Printing a Configuration LabelRecalibration Resetting the Factory Default Values Communications DiagnosticsPower Off Mode Communications Diagnostics Mode Feed Button ModesBattery Universal Serial Bus USB Connector InterfacesParallel Interface 33-34ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet Networks Rx+Serial RS-232 Connector Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device Interfaces Page Customer Order # 980531-001A 2004 ZIH Corp