Zebra Technologies Desktop Printer manual Assembly

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Replacing the LP Print Head (Continued)

Assembly

1. Route the print head cables under the latch shaft and plug the print head cables into the receptacles on the print head.

2. Hold the print head against the bracket while replacing the screws and washers; attach the ground wire using the right screw and washer. Use a #1 Phillips driver to tighten the screws.

3.	Slip the left end of the print head
	spring into the left side of the latch
	bracket; then slide the right end into
	the other side. The angle of the “V”
	fits into the indent on the top of the
	print head bracket.
4.	Align the latch bracket up to the top
	case and ensure that the cable are not
	bent or pinched.
5.	Replace the four screws that hold the
	latch bracket to the top case and use a
	#1 Phillips driver to tighten them.
6.	Clean the print head with the cleaning
	pen.
Reload media. Plug in the power cord,
turn on the printer and print a status report
to ensure proper function.
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Contents Zebra LP 2844 TM 980483-001A Proprietary Statement Shock Hazard Contents Operation & Options 980483-001A Vii 980483-001A Hello IntroductionWhats in the Box? Opening the printer Inspecting the PrinterInspecting the Printer Closing the printer Reporting Damage Related DocumentationModes of Printing Getting StartedAttaching Power Supply Placing the Roll in the Media Compartment Loading Roll MediaAdjusting the Guides Status Light Power SwitchOperator Controls Feed ButtonMedia Length Sensing Interface Cable Requirements Hooking Up the Printer and ComputerSerial Interface Requirements USB Interface RequirementsParallel Interface Requirements Ethernet Interface RequirementsInternal ZebraNet PrintServer II Communications Communicating with the PrinterUniversal Serial Bus USB Communications Parallel CommunicationsSerial Communications CommandAdjusting the Print Quality Adjusting the Print Width980483-001A Thermal Printing Operation & OptionsReplacing Supplies Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980483-001A Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning Card Considerations Print Head ConsiderationsMedia Path Considerations Platen Considerations LubricationAssembly Replacing the PlatenRemoval Replacing the Print Head Removal Direct-Thermal LP ModelAssembly 980483-001A What the Status Light is Telling You TroubleshootingPrinter Operation Media Handling Printed image does not look right Print Quality ProblemsPrint head is under temperature No print on the labelLabel format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Communications Diagnostics Resetting the Factory Default ValuesPrinter Condition Feed Button Action Feed Button ModesUniversal Serial Bus USB Connector AppendixInterfaces Host Parallel InterfaceZebraNet PrintServer II Internal Ethernet PrintServer Looking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular ConnectorSerial RS-232 Connector