Zebra Z Series User Manual

Troubleshooting
Ribbon Problems
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Ribbon Problems
Table 20 identifies problems that may occur with ribbon, the possible causes, and the
recommended solutions.
Table 20 • Ribbon Problems
Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution
Broken or melted
ribbon
Darkness setting too high. 1. Reduce the darkness setting.
2. Clean the printhead thoroughly.
The printer does not
detect when the
ribbon runs out.
The printer was calibrated
without ribbon. Later, ribbon
was inserted without the user
recalibrating the printer or
loading printer defaults.
Calibrate the printer, this time using ribbon, or
load printer defaults. See Calibrate Media and
Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 83.
In thermal transfer
mode, the printer did
not detect the ribbon
even though it is
loaded correctly.
The ribbon light is on
even though ribbon is
loaded correctly.
The printer was not calibrated
for the label and ribbon being
used.
Perform the calibration procedure in Calibrate
Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 83.

Zebra Z Series Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
Max Print Width	4.09 in./104 mm (depending on model)
Max Print Length	39 in./991 mm (with 203 dpi)
Connectivity	USB, Serial (depending on model)
Supported Media Types	Wristbands
Media Width	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Operating Temperature	40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-40° F/-40° C to 140° F/60° C
Resolution	203 dpi or 300 dpi (depending on model)