Zebra Technologies Desktop Printer manual Printer Operation

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Printer Operation

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Solution or Reason

 

 

 

 

1.

Check interface cable connections from computer to

 

 

printer.

Media does not

2.

Make sure top cover is locked closed.

3.

Check that labels are correct.

advance.

4.

Verify media has print surface up for printing.

 

 

5.

Printer has a syntax or command error. Check program

 

 

and resent 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 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 Feed Button Power SwitchOperator Controls Status LightMedia Length Sensing Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable RequirementsEthernet Interface Requirements USB Interface RequirementsParallel Interface Requirements Serial Interface RequirementsParallel Communications Communicating with the PrinterUniversal Serial Bus USB 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 No print on the label Print Quality ProblemsPrint head is under temperature 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