Zebra Technologies Desktop Printer manual Replacing the Platen, Removal, Assembly

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Replacing the Platen

Removal

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Open the printer and remove any media.

1.Using a pointed stylus (such as tweezers, small slot-head screwdriver, or razor-knife), unhook the tabs on the right and left sides. Then rotate them forward.

2.Lift the platen out of the printer’s bottom frame.

Assembly

Make sure the right bearing is on the shaft of the platen.

1.Align the platen with the gear to the left and lower it into the printer’s bottom frame.

2.Rotate the tabs back and snap them into place.

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Contents Zebra LP 2844 TM 980483-001A Proprietary Statement Shock Hazard Contents Operation & Options 980483-001A Vii 980483-001A Introduction HelloWhats 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 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 CommunicationsCommand Serial CommunicationsAdjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print Quality980483-001A Operation & Options Thermal PrintingReplacing Supplies Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980483-001A Maintenance CleaningCleaning Card Considerations Print Head ConsiderationsMedia Path Considerations Lubrication Platen ConsiderationsAssembly Replacing the PlatenRemoval Replacing the Print Head Direct-Thermal LP Model RemovalAssembly 980483-001A Troubleshooting What the Status Light is Telling YouPrinter Operation Media Handling Print Quality Problems Print head is under temperatureNo print on the label Printed image does not look rightLabel 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 ActionUniversal Serial Bus USB Connector AppendixInterfaces Parallel Interface HostLooking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular Connector ZebraNet PrintServer II Internal Ethernet PrintServerSerial RS-232 Connector