Getting Started, Modes of Printing | Zebra Technologies TLP 3844-Z

Getting Started

This section describes how to set up your printer for the first time and use the most common operating procedures for loading media in tear-off mode and loading ribbon.

Modes of Printing

You can operate this printer in different modes:

■Standard tear-off mode allows you to tear off each label (or a strip of labels) after it is printed.

■In optional peel-off mode, the backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed. After this label is removed, the next one is printed.

■In optional cutter mode, an attached unit cuts through the media.

The printer typically uses roll media, but you can use fan-fold or other continuous media as well.

For procedures to use optional modes and features, refer to the Operation and Options section.

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Contents

Thermal Printers Users Guide 980441-001 Rev. a Proprietary Statement Static Discharge BatteryShock Hazard Media and Ribbon Contents Operation & Options Universal Serial Bus USB Connector 980441-001 Rev. a Hello Introduction What’s in the Box? Opening the printer Inspecting the Printer Inspecting the Printer Closing the printer Reporting Damage Related Documentation Modes of Printing Getting Started Attaching Power Supply Placing the Roll in the Media Compartment Loading Roll Media Adjusting the Guides Install the Ribbon Supply Roll Install the Take-Up CoreLoading Ribbon Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Auto Calibration Status Light Power SwitchOperator Controls Feed Button Printing a Test Printout Interface Cable Requirements Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Serial Interface Requirements USB Interface RequirementsParallel Interface Requirements Ethernet Interface Requirements Internal ZebraNet PrintServer Iitm Communications Communicating with the PrinterUniversal Serial Bus USB Communications Parallel Communications Defaulting the Serial Parameters SC Command Adjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print DarknessAdjusting the Print Speed Thermal Printing Operation & Options Replacing Supplies Adding a New Transfer RibbonReplacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980441-001 Rev. a Cleaning Maintenance Cleaning Card Considerations Print Head ConsiderationsMedia Path Considerations Platen Considerations Lubrication Assembly Replacing the PlatenRemoval Replacing the Print Head Removal Thermal-Transfer TLP Model Assembly 980441-001 Rev. a Printer is on and in an idle state TroubleshootingResolutions Printer is not receiving power Either the media or ribbon is out Printer has failed its power on self test PostThere is a shortage of memory Printer is receiving data Print head is under temperature Print head is over temperatureFlash memory is not programmed Printed image does not look right Print Quality ProblemsRibbon sensor settings did not print No print on the label Label format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Troubleshooting Tests Printing a Configuration LabelRecalibration Communications Diagnostics Resetting the Factory Default Values Feed Button Modes Power Off Mode Communications Diagnostics Mode 980441-001 Rev. a Appendix SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Printing Specifications Ribbon Specifications for TLP model Media Specifications Zebra Programming Language ZPL Font/Code Specifications Options Agency Approvals Interfaces Universal Serial Bus USB Connector Pin No Description Parallel Interface ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet Networks Looking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular Connector Serial RS-232 Connector Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device 980441-001 Rev. a Cable calibration Index Quality problems Voltage Page