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R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide
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6/24/05
Troubleshooting
Print Quality Problems
Print Quality Problems
identifies problems with print quality, the possible causes, and the recommended
solutions.
Table 15 • Print Quality Problems
Problem
Possible Cause
Recommended Solution
General print
quality issues
quality issues
You are using an incorrect
combination of labels and
ribbon for your application.
combination of labels and
ribbon for your application.
Consult your authorized Zebra reseller or
distributor for information and advice.
distributor for information and advice.
The printer is set at the incorrect
print speed.
print speed.
For optimal print quality, set the print speed to the
lowest possible setting for your application via
ZPL II, the driver, or the software. See
lowest possible setting for your application via
ZPL II, the driver, or the software. See
The printer is set at an incorrect
darkness level.
darkness level.
For optimal print quality, set the darkness to the
lowest possible setting for your application via the
front panel, the driver, or the software. See
lowest possible setting for your application via the
front panel, the driver, or the software. See
.
The printhead is dirty.
Clean the printhead according to the instructions in
.
Caution • The printhead is hot and can
cause severe burns. Allow the printhead
to cool.
cause severe burns. Allow the printhead
to cool.
Caution • Observe proper electrostatic
safety precautions when handling any
static-sensitive components such as
circuit boards and printheads.
safety precautions when handling any
static-sensitive components such as
circuit boards and printheads.
There is light
printing (or no
printing) on the left
or right side of the
label or the printed
image is not sharp.
printing (or no
printing) on the left
or right side of the
label or the printed
image is not sharp.
The toggle pressure needs to be
adjusted.
adjusted.
Caution • Observe proper electrostatic
safety precautions when handling any
static-sensitive components such as
circuit boards and printheads.
safety precautions when handling any
static-sensitive components such as
circuit boards and printheads.
Gray lines on blank
labels with no
consistent pattern
labels with no
consistent pattern
The printhead is dirty.
Clean the printhead according to the instructions in
.
Caution • The printhead is hot and can
cause severe burns. Allow the printhead
to cool.
cause severe burns. Allow the printhead
to cool.
Caution • Observe proper electrostatic
safety precautions when handling any
static-sensitive components such as
circuit boards and printheads.
safety precautions when handling any
static-sensitive components such as
circuit boards and printheads.