Zebra TLP-2844 User Manual - No Print On The Label.

Print Quality Problems

No print on the label.

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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.

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Is the media loaded correctly?  Follow the instructions in “Loading the

Media” on page 9.

The printed image does not look right.

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The print head is dirty.  Clean the print head according to the

instructions on page 33.

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The print head is under temperature.

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Adjust the print darkness and/or print speed.  Use the S and D commands

in the 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

manufacturer-approved labels and tags.

There are long tracks of missing print (blank vertical lines) on

several labels.

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The print head is dirty.  Clean the print head according to the

instructions on page 33.

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The print head elements are damaged.  Replace the print head (see

“Replacing the Print Head” on page 32).

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