Zebra Technologies 980293-001 user manual Appendix a Troubleshooting

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Appendix A - Troubleshooting

Problem

 

 

Solution or Reason

 

STATUS Indicator

Does not light when power

 

1.

Check power connections from A.C.

switch is turned to ON (I)

 

 

 

outlet to power supply to printer.

position.

 

 

 

 

 

Lights GREEN, but printer

 

1.

Check interface cable connections from

 

 

computer to printer.

will not print.

 

 

 

2.

Make sure top cover is locked closed.

 

 

 

 

1.

Operator has paused the printer during

Blinks GREEN-RED-RED.

 

 

a batch job. Tap the FEED button to

 

 

 

continue.

Lights AMBER.

 

1.

Printer has encountered a syntax or

 

 

command error.

 

 

 

Blinks RED.

 

1.

The optional cover open sensor is ac-

 

 

tive. Press top cover to close and lock.

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Media is out. Reload a new source of

Lights RED.

 

 

media so printer can continue printing.

 

 

2.

Power-up failure.

Blinks GREEN-AMBER.

 

1.

AutoSense in process. Wait until printer

 

 

dispenses a status report.

 

 

 

Lights AMBER-RED.

 

1.

Download in process.

 

 

 

Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Verify that the labels are the correct

Printer appears to be

 

 

type (direct thermal).

 

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.

Ensure top cover is locked closed.

Printing is faded or poor

 

1.

Clean the print head with cleaning pen.

quality.

 

2.

Adjust print speed/darkness in software.

 

 

 

 

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Contents LP2824 Thermal Printer User’s Manual Foreword Warranty Information Shock Hazard Warning Table of Contents 980293-001 Rev. a Installation and Operation Unpacking Your Printer Getting To Know Your Printer Step ➊ Attach Power Supply To The Printer Step ➋ Attach Interface Cable Step ➌ Load Labels Load Labels Step ➍ AutoSense Gap Sensor Adjustment AutoSense Gap Sensor Adjustment Label Dispenser Option Using Fan-Fold Media Step ➎ Install Software Appendix a Troubleshooting RED Other Support Resources Host Male RJ-11 Cash Drawer Cable WiringFemale DB-25 to Male Centronics Cable Movie Appendix B Accessories Page Zebra Technologies Corporation Eltron Products World Wide Offices