A label format was sent to the printer. Several labels print, then the printer skips, misplaces, misses, or distorts the image on the label.

Problem

Solution

The host is set to EPP parallel

Change the settings on the computer host to standard

communications.

parallel communications.

 

 

 

Ensure that the flow control settings match.

 

 

The serial communication settings are

Check the communication cable length. See page 22

for requirements.

incorrect.

 

Check the printer driver or software communications

 

 

settings (if applicable).

 

 

A label format was sent to the printer but not recognized. The DATA light flashes but no printing occurs.

Problem

Solution

The prefix and delimeter characters set

Verify the prefix and delimeter characters. See

in the printer do not match the ones in

page 56.

the label format.

 

 

 

Incorrect data is being sent to the

Ensure that ZPL is being used.

 

Check the communication settings on the computer.

printer.

 

Ensure that they match the printer settings.

 

 

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