Maintenance, Cleaning | Zebra Technologies TLP 3844-Z manual

Maintenance

Cleaning

When you clean the printer, use one or more of the following supplies that best suits your needs:

DESCRIPTION

Cleaning pens (12)

Cleaning swabs (25)

Cleaning cards, 4-in wide (25)

Save-a-Print Head film, 4-in wide (3)

The cleaning process takes just a couple of minutes using the steps outlined below.

	Printer Part	Method				Interval

		Let the print head to cool for one minute, then use a new
		cleaning pen to swab the print elements (the thin gray
		line on the print head) from end to end. NOTE: You do
	Print head	not have to turn off the printer to do this.				As
						As
		If print quality remains poor after	cleaning,	try	the	necessary
						necessary
						or after
		Save-a-Print Head cleaning film to	remove	buildup		or after
		Save-a-Print Head cleaning film to	remove	buildup		every five
		without damaging the print head. Call your authorized				every five
		without damaging the print head. Call your authorized				rolls of
		reseller for more information.				rolls of
		reseller for more information.				media
						media
		Manually rotate the platen roller. Clean it thoroughly
	Platen roller	with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a cleaning swab,
		cleaning card, or lint-free cloth.

	Peel bar	Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a
	Peel bar	cotton swab.
		cotton swab.

	Tear bar	Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a
	Tear bar	cotton swab.
		cotton swab.				As needed

	Exterior	Water-dampened cloth
	Exterior	Water-dampened cloth

	Interior	Brush or air blow

	Cutter	Use tweezers to remove scraps

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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 Loading Ribbon Install the Ribbon Supply RollInstall the Take-Up Core 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 Speed Adjusting the Print WidthAdjusting the Print Darkness Thermal Printing Operation & Options Replacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Replacing SuppliesAdding a New Transfer Ribbon Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980441-001 Rev. a Cleaning Maintenance Media Path Considerations Cleaning Card ConsiderationsPrint Head Considerations Platen Considerations Lubrication Removal AssemblyReplacing the Platen 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 Flash memory is not programmed Print head is under temperaturePrint head is over temperature 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 Recalibration Troubleshooting TestsPrinting a Configuration Label 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