Zebra Technologies 105SLTM Benutzerhandbuch

Troubleshooting
Print Quality Problems

11342L-001 Rev. A

105SL User Guide

6/30/06

 identifies problems with print quality, the possible causes, and the recommended 

solutions.

The printer is set at the 
incorrect print speed.

For optimal print quality, set the print speed to 
the lowest possible setting for your application 
via the driver or the software. You may wish to 
perform the 

You are using an incorrect 
combination of labels and 
ribbon for your application.

1.

Switch to a different type of media or ribbon 
to try to find a compatible combination.

2.

If necessary, consult your authorized Zebra 
reseller or distributor for information and 
advice.

The printer is set at an incorrect 
darkness level.

For optimal print quality, set the darkness to the 
lowest possible setting for your application via 
the control panel, the driver, or the software. See 

. You may wish 

to perform the 

 to 

determine the ideal darkness setting.

The printhead is dirty.

See 

Ribbon fed through the 
machine incorrectly.

See 

Incorrect burn temperature.

Set the darkness to the lowest possible setting for 
good print quality. See 

.

Incorrect or uneven pressure.

Set the pressure to the minimum needed for good 
print quality. See 

.

Media not feeding properly; 
“walking” from side to side.

Make sure that media is snug by adjusting the 
media guide, or call a service technician. 

The strip plate needs adjusting.

Call a service technician.

The printhead needs vertical 
adjustment.

Call a service technician.

The printhead and platen roller 
need to be realigned.

Call a service technician.

Print element damaged.

Call a service technician.

Wrinkled ribbon.

See wrinkled ribbon causes and solutions in this 
table.