Troubleshooting

Print Quality Issues

Possible Cause:

Print Head is dirty. Solution:

Clean the Print Head

Possible Cause:

Print Head elements are damaged (e.g., scratched or burnt). Solution:

Call Zebra Customer Service for Print Head replacement information.

Example 3 • Printing shows very pale, very dark, or inconsistent results

Possible Cause:

Ribbon has been stored improperly or is damaged. Solution:

Change ribbon and print again.

Possible Cause:

Cards may not meet specifications. Solution:

Use a different supply of cards.

Possible Cause:

Contrast and/or Intensity may be set to incorrect values. Solution:

Adjust Contrast and/or Intensity values in software.

Possible Cause:

Head Settings are too low / high. Solution:

Adjust Head Settings higher / lower.

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