Zebra Technologies TLP 2824 - Manual (Page 46)

Print Quality Problems
No print on the label.
■ You must use the correct media for the method of printing you require.
When printing without a ribbon, you must use direct thermal media.
When using ribbon, you must use thermal transfer media. The printer's
ribbon sensor detects motion of the supply spindle.
■ Is the media loaded correctly? Follow the instructions in “Loading the
Media” on page 9.
The printed image does not look right.
■ The print head is dirty. Clean the print head according to the
instructions on page 33.
■ The print head is under temperature.
■ Adjust the print darkness and/or print speed. Use the S and D commands
in the programming guide.
■ The media being used is incompatible with the printer. Be sure to use
the recommended media for your application, and always use
manufacturer-approved labels and tags.
There are long tracks of missing print (blank vertical lines) on
several labels.
■ The print head is dirty. Clean the print head according to the
instructions on page 33.
■ The print head elements are damaged. Replace the print head (see
“Replacing the Print Head” on page 32).
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