Zebra Technologies TLP 3844-Z specification

The printing does not start at the top of the label, or misprinting of one to three labels.

■The media may not be threaded under the media guides. Refer to “Loading the Media” on page 9.

■The printer needs to be calibrated. Refer to “Auto Calibration” on page 13.

■The correct media sensor may not be activated. Manual calibration selects the media sensing method for the labels being used (refer to the

^MN command in the ZPL II Programming Guide).

■Verify that the Label Top (^LT) command is correctly set for your application (consult the ZPL II Programming Guide).

A label format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer.

■Is the printer in pause mode? If so, press the feed button.

■If the status LED is on or flashing, refer to “What the Status LED is Telling You” on page 35.

■Make sure the data cable is correctly installed.

■A communications problem has occurred. First, make sure that the correct communications port on the computer is selected. Refer to “Communicating with the Printer” on page 18.

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Zebra Technologies TLP 3844-Z manual Label format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer

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