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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

DIAGNOSIS

ACTION

 

 

 

Wrinkled ribbon.

Ribbon fed through the

See “Ribbon Loading” on

 

machine incorrectly.

page 5.

 

Incorrect burn

Set the burn temperature to

 

temperature.

the lowest possible setting for

 

 

good print quality.

 

Incorrect or uneven

Set the pressure to the

 

printhead pressure.

minimum needed. See

 

 

“Printhead Pressure”

 

 

adjustment on page 35.

 

Media not feeding

Make sure that the media is

 

properly; “walking” from

snug by adjusting the Media

 

side to side.

Guide, or call a service tech.

 

Strip Plate needs

Call a service technician.

 

adjusting.

 

 

Printhead needs vertical

Call a service technician.

 

adjustment.

 

 

Printhead and Platen

Call a service technician.

 

Roller need to be

 

 

realigned.

 

 

Ribbon Supply Spindle

Call a service technician.

 

motor is inoperative.

 

Broken or melted

Darkness setting too high.

Reduce setting for best print

ribbon.

 

quality, and clean the

 

 

printhead thoroughly.

Light printing or no

Printhead pressure needs

See “Printhead Pressure”

printing on the left or

adjustment or printhead

adjustment on page 35.

right side of the label.

out of alignment.

 

 

 

Call a service technician.

Misregistration/skips

Media Sensor is not

Perform Media Sensor

labels.

positioned correctly.

position adjustment.

 

Printer not calibrated.

Recalibrate printer.

 

Improper label format.

Use correct label format.

Misregistration and

Media Sensor is not

Place Media Sensor in proper

misprint of one to

positioned correctly.

position.

three labels.

Dirty Platen.

Clean the Platen.

 

Media does not meet

Use media that meets

 

specifications.

specifications.

Vertical drift in

A plus or minus 4-6 dot row

First calibrate the printer, then

top-of-form

(approximately 0.5 mm)

use the “Label Top Position”

registration.

vertical drift is acceptable

setting to correct. See

 

due to the different toler-

“Configuration and

 

ances of the mechanical

Calibration.”

 

parts and printer modes.

 

 

Printer out of Calibration.

Recalibrate printer.

 

Platen dirty.

Clean Platen.

Missing LCD

Liquid Crystal Display

Call a service technician.

characters or parts of

may be bad and need

 

characters.

replacing.

 

Changes in

Parameters are set

Set parameters and save

parameter settings

incorrectly.

permanently. Cycle the printer

did not take effect.

 

power OFF and back ON.

 

If problem continues,

Call a service technician.

 

there may be a problem

 

 

with the main logic board.

 

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Contents Zebra 170PAX2 -Series User ’s Guide Proprietary Statement Product ImprovementsFCC Compliance Statement Canadian DOC Compliance StatementContents Options 170PAX2-Series User’s GuideIntroduction Zebra 170PAX2 Print EngineGetting Started Print Engine MountingPrinter Power Cable ConnectionsMedia & Ribbon Loading Media LoadingMedia Loading Left-Hand Units Ribbon Loading Right Hand UnitsRemoving Used Ribbon Left Hand UnitsTransmissive Media Sensor Media Sensor PositionReflective Media Sensor 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Front Panel Keys Power On/Off SwitchPrinter Operation Control Panel Keys Front Panel Indicator Lights LEDsLiquid Crystal Display Configuration and Calibration Entering the Program ModeChanging Password-Protected Parameters Leaving the Program ModeSetting Darkness Configuration ProcessSetting Print Parameters Setting the Tear Off Position Selecting the Print ModeSelecting the Media Type Selecting the Sensor TypeSelecting the Print Method Setting the Print WidthSetting the Maximum Label Length Label Feed Listing Printer Information Initialize Card Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration Sensor ProfileMedia and Ribbon Calibration Setting Communication Parameters Setting the Host PortSetting the Baud Rate Setting the Data BitsSetting the Parity Setting the Stop BitsSetting the Host Handshake Setting the ProtocolSetting the Network ID Setting the Communications ModeSelecting Prefix and Delimiter Characters Control Prefix CharacterFormat Prefix Character Delimiter CharacterSelecting ZPL Mode Setting Ribbon TensionPower Up and Head Close Parameters Media Power UpBackfeed Sequence Label Positioning ParametersHead Close Setting the Label Top Position Label Top PositionSetting the Left Position Left Position 170 PAX2-Series User’s GuideVerifier Port Head Test FunctionHead Resistance Setting the Applicator Port Applicator PortPrinting Controls Setting the Start Print SignalSetting the Resync Mode Sensor Values Selecting the Ribbon Low FeatureReprint Mode Selecting the Liquid Crystal Display LCD Language LCD AdjustPrinter Language Care & Adjustments CleaningCleaning the Exterior Cleaning the InteriorCleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller Sensor Locations Right-Hand Unit ShownPrinthead Pressure Adjustment Toggle PositioningPrinthead Pressure Right-Hand Unit Shown Troubleshooting Power On Self TestPower On Troubleshooting Printer TroubleshootingFor Thermal Transfer For Direct ThermalExplanation of Errors Creating Bitmap Storing BitmapBuilding Format Storing FormatFirst calibrate the printer, then CC , CT , and CD Introduction Cancel Key Self TestPrinter Self Tests Pause Key Self Test Pause Key Test Sample Printout 170PAX2-Series User’s GuideFeed Key Self Test Feed Key Self TestFeed Key and Pause Key Parameter Controlled byCommunications Diagnostics Test Results of Communications Diagnostic TestOptions Single In-line Memory Module SimmCommunication Interfaces ZebraNet Micro Print Server MPS170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Printer Specifications Media SpecificationsRibbon Specifications Printing ConsiderationsBar Codes Communications SpecificationsZebra Programming Language ZPL Standard Printer Fonts Memory PhysicalElectrical FusesAC Power Cord Requirements Power Fuse ReplacementAC Power Cord Specifications Appendix aInstalling a Fuse ShippingAppendix B Printer Communications Interface Technical InformationSystem Considerations Interface ConsiderationsRS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Serial Data Port RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 PinoutsPin to 25-Pin Interconnecting Cable RS-422/RS-485 Interconnecting Cable Centronics-Compatible Parallel Data Port Cabling Requirements Applicator Interface ConnectorDB-15 Connector Printer to Applicator See the Configuration and Calibration section Fuse 1 JP1 JP2 Ascii Code Chart Appendix C170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Adjusting Darkness For In-Spec Bar Codes Appendix DIn-Spec Bar Code Darkness ComparisonInstallation Information Appendix EFront View of Right Hand Printer 451 748 11.45 mm 222.2 mm 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Glossary Glossary Printer configuration See configuration 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Index Index Index Page Page Zebra Technologies Corporation

170PAX2TM specifications

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