Troubleshooting

 

 

Printer Diagnostics

 

Table 6 • Judging Bar Code Quality (Continued)

 

 

 

Print Quality

 

Description

 

 

 

“In-spec”

 

The “in-spec” bar code can only be confirmed by a verifier,

 

 

but it should exhibit some visible characteristics.

 

 

• The normal bar code will have complete, even bars and

 

 

clear, distinct spaces.

 

 

• The rotated bar code will have complete, even bars and

 

 

clear, distinct spaces. Although it may not look as good as

 

 

a slightly dark bar code, the bar code will be “in-spec.”

 

 

• In both normal and rotated styles, small alphanumeric

 

 

characters look complete.

 

 

 

Slightly light

 

Slightly light labels are, in some cases, preferred to slightly

 

 

dark ones for “in-spec” bar codes.

 

 

• Both normal and rotated bar codes will be in spec, but

 

 

small alphanumeric characters may not be complete.

 

 

 

Too light

 

Labels that are too light are obvious.

 

 

• Both normal and rotated bar codes have incomplete bars

 

 

and spaces.

 

 

• Small alphanumeric characters are unreadable.

 

 

 

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5.Note the relative darkness value and the print speed printed on the best test label.

6.Add or subtract the relative darkness value from the darkness value specified on the configuration label. The resulting numeric value is the best darkness value for that specific label/ribbon combination and print speed.

7.If necessary, change the darkness value to the darkness value on the best test label.

8.If necessary, change the print speed to the same speed as on the best test label.

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ZD500 specifications

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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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