Zebra TLP 2844-Z User Manual

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 35.
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The print head is under temperature.
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Adjust the print darkness and/or print speed. Refer to the six-flash
sequence in “Feed Button Modes” on page 45, or the ^PR and ~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.
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The print head is dirty. Clean the print head according to the
instructions on page 35.
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The print head elements are damaged. Replace the print head (see
“Replacing the Print Head” on page 34).
The ribbon sensor settings did not print.
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The printer is set for direct thermal printing; use the ^XA^MTT^XZ
command to reset the printer for thermal transfer printing and calibrate
again.
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Zebra TLP 2844-Z Specifications

General

Resolution	203 dpi
Media Sensors	Reflective and transmissive
Print Method	Direct Thermal
Print Width	4.09 inches
Max Print Speed	4 inches per second
Max Print Length	39 inches
Connectivity	USB, Serial, Parallel
Media Handling	Roll-fed, Fanfold
Label Roll Capacity	5" (127 mm) O.D.
Supported Barcode Types	Code 39, Code 128, UPC, EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5
Supported Media Types	Roll-fed or fanfold, die-cut labels with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, wristbands
Media Width	1.0" (25.4 mm) to 4.25" (108 mm)
Media Thickness	0.003 inches (0.08 mm) to 0.0075 inches (0.19 mm)
Operating Temperature	40°F (5°C) to 105°F (41°C)
Storage Temperature	-40°F (-40°C) to 140°F (60°C)
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz