Zebra Technologies 2722, 2742, 3742 user manual Appendix a Troubleshooting, Red

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Appendix A - Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Solution or Reason

POWER indicator does not

 

 

light GREEN when power

1.

Check power connections from A.C.

switch is turned to ON (1)

 

outlet to power supply to printer.

position.

 

 

POWER indicator lights

1.

Check interface cable connections from

GREEN, but printer will not

 

computer to printer.

print.

 

 

 

 

1.

Verify that the labels are the correct

 

 

type (direct thermal).

Printer appears to be

2.

Check that the roll is loaded with the di-

working (media is being fed

 

rect thermal side facing up.

out), but nothing is printed.

3.

Clean the print head with cleaning pen.

 

4.

For TLP models, check that the ribbon is

 

 

properly installed.

Printing is faded or poor

1.

Clean the print head with cleaning pen.

quality.

2.

Adjust print speed/darkness in software.

 

1.

Perform AutoSense gap sensor

 

 

adjustment on page 13.

Prints only partial label or

2.

Label caught on print head.

3.

Print head is not properly latched.

skips a label.

4.

Possible software problem. Check the

 

 

 

printer memory configuration. Refer to

 

 

the EPL2 Programming manual.

 

1.

Perform AutoSense gap sensor adjust-

 

 

ment on page 13.

 

2.

Possible problem with label stock. Use

Printing stops and POWER

 

only approved labels and tags.

indicator lights ORANGE or

3.

Possible label jam.

RED.

4.

Insufficient memory for label size. Check

 

 

the printer memory configuration.

 

5.

Possible software problem. Refer to the

 

 

EPL2 Programming manual.

 

 

 

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Contents Desktop Thermal Printer User’s Manual 2722 2742 Copyright Notice Table of Contents General Cautions and Warnings Installation and Operation Unpacking Your Printer Getting To Know Your Printer Power OFF Step Attach PowerPlug Into Power Module Parallel Interface Serial Interface Step Attach Interface CableOpen Cover Step Load MediaOpen Print Head Open GuidesTag Stock Labels2742 Install Roll Media Install RollSeat Media Roll Thread the MediaClose Guides Close Cover Close Print HeadPress Feed Button Power onPress & Hold Feed Button Power on Step Install SoftwareStep AutoSense Print StatusPlace Media In Rear Face Print Surface UP Insert & Load Using Fan-Fold MediaPeel Movie Expose 15CM of LabelsCut End Exposed Liner Pull Print Head Release LeverInsert Liner Label Dispense OptionPull Liner Through Remove Presented Label Close Print Head Close CoverThermal Transfer Print Head Mechanism Ribbon Path Thermal Transfer Ribbon LoadingLoad Ribbon Core Thermal Transfer Ribbon Loading Open Print HeadStart Ribbon Rear ViewInstallation and Operation RED Appendix a TroubleshootingClean the Print Head Printer MaintenanceDump Mode Printout Wiring Interface 980344-001 Rev.A