Zebra Technologies TTP 2030 manual Printed image does not look right

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Troubleshooting

Print Quality Problems

The printhead cable may be damaged or not connected properly.

Check the cable connections at the printhead and the main logic board.

Check for damage to the cable. Replace the cable if damaged.

The printed image does not look right

The printhead is dirty. Clean the printhead. Refer to the TTP 2000 Service Manual (P1002903) available at www.zebra.com/partners for instructions.

The printhead has worn out. The printhead is a consumable item and will wear out due to friction between the media and printhead. Using unapproved media may shorten life or damage your printhead. Replace the printhead. Refer to the TTP 2000 Service Manual (P1002903) available at www.zebra.com/partners for instructions.

Adjust the print darkness and/or print speed. See Device Settings on page 11.

The Windows printer driver or application software can change these settings and may require a change to optimize print quality.

The media being used is incompatible with the printer. Be sure to use the recommended media for your application, and always use Zebra-approved media.

The platen (driver) roller may be losing traction due to foreign objects attached to its surface or the rubbery smooth surface may have become polished and slippery.

The platen may need cleaning or replacement. Refer to the TTP 2000 Service Manual (P1002903) available at www.zebra.com/partners for instructions.

There are long tracks of missing print (blank vertical lines) on several labels

The printhead may be dirty or damaged.

The printhead is dirty. Clean the printhead. Refer to the TTP 2000 Service Manual (P1002903) available at www.zebra.com/partners for instructions.

The printhead is damaged. Replace the printhead. Refer to the TTP 2000 Service Manual (P1002903) available at www.zebra.com/partners for instructions.

The printhead has worn out. The printhead is a consumable item and will wear out due to friction between the media and printhead. Using unapproved media may shorten life or damage your printhead. Replace the printhead. Refer to the TTP 2000 Service Manual (P1002903) available at www.zebra.com/partners for instructions.

The printing does not start at the top of the receipt or misprinting of one to three receipts

Reload the media. Refer to the TTP 2000 Service Manual (P1002903) available at www.zebra.com/partners for instructions.

P1055866-001

TTP 2030™ Windows CE Software Integrator Guide

4/14/2013

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Contents Zebra TTP Page Contents Troubleshooting Document Conventions Who Should Use This DocumentHow This Document Is Organized Introduction Description Windows CE DriverPrinter Driver Driver FunctionsStatus Monitoring Port MonitorPrint Spooling GetPrinterStatus TTP 2030 Status codesTypes of Status Monitoring NAK 0FPrinter and Driver Parameter Setting and Maintenance Control Panel ExtensionCE Driver Installation InstallationFirmware Update UI OptionCommand Line Option To create a shortcut filePrinter Settings Device SettingsDarkness Media WidthMedia Height Max Print SpeedTop Margin Cutter ModeMedia Tracking Bottom MarginPresenter Loop Length Presenter TimeoutPartial Cut Width Eject LengthPresenter Mode Clear PresenterTools Tools TabAbout About tab shows the current driver versionSetting Black Mark Mode To set black mark modeStatus Light Descriptions LED StatesTroubleshooting No print on the label Print Quality ProblemsStatus Indicator Printed image does not look right Media Sensing Problems Black Mark Calibration ProcessPrinter will not load the media Printer will not eject the mediaThere are no lights on the printer Other ProblemsReceipts are not cutting properly Receipts are not cutting at the black markContact Technical Support