n
Adjust the print darkness and/or print speed. Refer to the six-flash
sequencein“FeedButtonModes”onpage31,orthe^PRand~SD
commands in the ZPL II Programming Guide.
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The media being used is incompatible with the printer. Be sure to use
the recommended media for your application, and always use
Zebra-approved labels and tags.
There are long tracks of missing print (blank vertical
lines) on several labels.
n
Theprintheadisdirty.Cleantheprintheadaccordingtotheinstructions
on page 33.
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The printhead elements are damaged. Replace the printhead (see
“ReplacingthePrinthead”onpage36).
The printing does not start at the top of the label, or
misprinting of one to three labels.
n
The media may not be threaded under the media guides. Refer to
“LoadingtheMedia”onpage5.
n
Theprinterneedstobecalibrated.Referto“AutoCalibration”on
page 18.
n
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).
n
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.
n
Is the printer in pause mode? If so, press the feed button.
n
IfthestatusLEDisonorflashing,referto“WhattheStatusLEDis
TellingYou”onpage25.
n
Make sure the data cable is correctly installed.
n
A communications problem has occurred. First, make sure that the
correct communications port on the computer is selected. Next, verify
that the same handshaking is in use by both the printer and the computer.
Then, ensure that the baud rates of the printer and the computer match.
Referto“CommunicatingwiththePrinter”onpage22.
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