Zebra Technologies LP 2844 - Manual (Page 27)

Operation & Options
This section helps you get the most from your printer.
You must use programming to control many of the printer’s functions. A
few examples:
■ The Q command (set form length) controls label length.
■ The O command (hardware options) has a parameter "D" that changes
the printing mode to direct thermal.
For detailed information about creating labels using page description
programming language, refer to the programming guide.
To improve print quality, changing both print speed and density may be
required to achieve the desired results. Your application’s printer driver
provides control of the speed and heat (density).
Thermal Printing
The print head becomes hot while printing. To protect from damaging the
print head and risk of personal injury, avoid touching the print head. Use
only the cleaning pen to perform maintenance.
The discharge of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the surface of the
human body or other surfaces can damage or destroy the print head or
electronic components used in this device. You must observe static-safe
procedures when working with the print head or the electronic components
under the top cover.
You must use the correct media for the type of printing you require. You
must use direct thermal media.
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