6:Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures

Example • Pale or inconsistent results

Printing shows very pale or inconsistent results.

Possible Cause:

Ribbon cartridge have been stored improperly or is damaged.

Solution:

Change ribbon cartridge, and print again. Refer to Loading Ribbon Cartridge on page 32.

Possible Cause:

Cards may not meet specifications. Refer to Technical Specifications on page 83.

Solution:

Use a different supply of cards.

Possible Cause:

Dust or embedded contamination on elements of the Printhead.

Solution:

Clean the Printhead. Refer to Cleaning the Printhead on page 72.

Possible Cause:

Printing on wrong side of writable back cards.

Solution:

Reverse direction of cards in feeder.

Possible Cause:

Improperly adjusted print intensity/density.

Solution:

• Adjust the print intensity/density. Refer to Image Control on page 64.

80

Zebra ZXP Series 1 Card Printer User’s Manual

P1060728-002

Page 84
Image 84
Zebra Technologies zebra zxp series 1 user manual Possible Cause