Zebra ZXP Series 3 - Page 101

4: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures
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Example • Pale or inconsistent results
Printing shows very pale or inconsistent results.
Possible Cause:
• The ribbon cartridge may have been stored improperly or is damaged.
Solution:
• Change the ribbon cartridge, and print again. Refer to Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
on page 66.
Possible Cause:
• The cards may not meet specifications. Refer to Specifications on page 6.
Solution:
• Use a different supply of cards.
Possible Cause:
• There may be dust or embedded contamination on the elements of the printhead.
Solution:
• Clean the printhead. Refer to Cleaning the Printhead on page 350.
Possible Cause:
• Printing on wrong side of writable back cards.
Solution:
• Reverse direction of cards in feeder.
Possible Cause:
• Improperly adjusted print intensity/density.
Solution:
• Adjust the print intensity/density. Refer to Image Control on page 61.