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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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Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual First calibrate the printer, then

170PAX2TM specifications

Zebra Technologies, a leader in industrial printing solutions, offers the 170PAX2TM printer, a versatile and robust solution targeted towards high-performance applications. Designed for industrial environments, the 170PAX2TM stands out for its advanced features and technologies that elevate operational efficiency and streamline workflows.

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The 170PAX2TM also boasts user-friendly features, including a large LCD display that simplifies navigation and operation. With intuitive controls, users can easily adjust settings, monitor print jobs, and perform maintenance tasks with minimal training. The printer also supports various connectivity options, including USB, Serial, and Ethernet, making integration into existing systems straightforward.

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