Print Quality Problems

No print on the label.

■You must use the correct media for the method of printing you require. You must use direct thermal media.

■Is the media loaded correctly? Follow the instructions in “Loading the Media” on page 9.

The printed image does not look right.

■The print head is dirty. Clean the print head according to the instructions on page 31.

■The print head is under temperature.

■Adjust the print darkness and/or print speed. Use the S and D commands in the programming guide.

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

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

■The print head is dirty. Clean the print head according to the instructions on page 31.

■The print head elements are damaged. Replace the print head (see “Replacing the Print Head” on page 32).

The print head is under temperature.

■Continue printing while the print head reaches the correct operating temperature.

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Zebra Technologies Desktop Printer manual Print Quality Problems, No print on the label, Printed image does not look right