Zebra Technologies 2207A10L010, 2237A10L010 labels, label drift, three labels, Vertical drift in, Vertical image or, misprint of one to, Misregistration and, top-of-formposition, Misregistration/skips

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		Print Quality Problems
	Table 13 • Print Quality Problems (Continued)
Problem	Possible Cause	Recommended Solution
Misregistration/skips	The printer is not calibrated.	Recalibrate the printer.
labels
	The media sensor is not	Perform media sensor position adjustment.
	positioned correctly.
	Improper label format.	Use correct label format.
Misregistration and	The platen roller is dirty.	See Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller
misprint of one to		on page 134.
three labels
	The media sensor is not	Place the media sensor in the proper position.
	positioned correctly.
	Media does not meet	Use media that meets specifications.
	specifications.
Vertical drift in	The printer is out of calibration.	Recalibrate the printer.
top-of-form position
	Normal tolerances of	1. Calibrate the printer.
	mechanical parts and printer	2. Adjust the label top position setting. See
	modes.	Adjust Label Top Position on page 91.
	Note • A vertical drift of
	± 4 to 6 dot rows
	(approximately 0.5 mm)
	is within normal
	tolerances.
	The platen roller is dirty.	Clean the platen roller. See Clean the Printhead
		and Platen Roller on page 134.
Vertical image or	The printer is using	Configure the printer for non-continuous and run
label drift	non-continuous labels but is	calibration routine, if necessary.
	configured in continuous mode.
	The media sensor is positioned	Ensure that the media sensor is properly
	incorrectly.	positioned to read a single/consistent interlabel
		gap.
	The media sensor is calibrated	See Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor
	improperly.	Sensitivity on page 85.
	The platen roller is dirty.	Clean the platen roller. See Clean the Printhead
		and Platen Roller on page 134.
	Improper printhead pressure	Adjust the printhead pressure to ensure proper
	settings (toggles).	functionality.
	Improperly loaded ribbon or	Verify that the printer is loaded properly.
	media.
	Incompatible media.	Ensure that the interlabel gaps or notches are 2 to
		4 mm and consistently placed. Media must not
		exceed minimum specifications for mode of
		operation.

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A