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Troubleshooting

Printer Diagnostics

4.See Figure 2 and Table 6. Inspect the test labels and determine which one has the best print quality for your application. If you have a bar code verifier, use it to measure bars/spaces and calculate the print contrast. If you do not have a bar code verifier, use your eyes or the system scanner to choose the optimal darkness setting based on the labels printed in this self test.

Figure 2 • Bar Code Darkness Comparison

 

Table 6 • Judging Bar Code Quality

 

 

 

Print Quality

 

Description

 

 

 

Too dark

 

Labels that are too dark are fairly obvious. They may be

 

 

readable but not “in-spec.”

 

 

• The normal bar code bars increase in size.

 

 

• The openings in small alphanumeric characters may fill in

 

 

with ink.

 

 

• Rotated bar code bars and spaces run together.

 

 

 

Slightly dark

 

Slightly dark labels are not as obvious.

 

 

• The normal bar code will be “in-spec.”

 

 

• Small character alpha numerics will be bold and could be

 

 

slightly filled in.

 

 

• The rotated bar code spaces are small when compared to

 

 

the “in-spec” code, possibly making the code unreadable.

 

 

 

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ZD500 Series™ Thermal Transfer Printer User’s Guide

1/16/2014

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ZD500 specifications

Zebra Technologies ZD500 is a cutting-edge thermal transfer printer designed to meet the diverse needs of modern businesses requiring high-quality label, wristband, and tag printing. This printer is particularly favored in industries such as healthcare, retail, and logistics due to its superior performance, reliability, and advanced technology features.

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Overall, the Zebra Technologies ZD500 is a powerful and versatile thermal printer that combines high-quality output, user-friendly design, advanced connectivity options, and security features, making it a valuable asset for any organization looking to enhance its labeling capabilities.
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